Capsaicin is most often used as a topical analgesic and exists in many formulations of cream, liquid, and patch preparations of various strengths; however, it may also be found in some dietary supplements. Capsaicin is a naturally-occurring botanical irritant in chili peppers, synthetically derived for pharmaceutical formulations. The most recent capsaicin FDA approval was Qutenza, an 8% capsaicin patch dermal-delivery system, indicated for neuropathic pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia.
Synonyms
Capsaicin
(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Capsaicina
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
Brand Names
Capsicum Patch
Hurt Blocker Pro
Invisible Pain
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Relief Roll On
Corisin Arthritis Pain Relief
Red hot
PainBloc
AthletesGel
Ageranium Patch
Arth Arrest
LABOFLEX Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
NuDroxiPAK M-15
Sinsinpas Hot Large
VANTELIN HOT PAIN RELIEVING Gel Patch Large
Silvera Pain Relief Patch
Bio-Sorb
Kapzin DC
Penetrex(r) Arthritis Pain Relief
Medi-patch With Lidocaine
Ultra Therapy Pain Relief
Arthritic Pain Relief
Diclosaicin
Satohap Cool and Hot Pads
Heet Liniment Liq
Trubrexa
Capsaicin Topical Analgesic
Reliever
PainBloc24
Sinsinpas Hot
Zang Hong Hua Pain Relieving
Muscular Balm
Aspercreme Warming
HURT BLOCKER PRO Pain Relief
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Ankle Sleeve
Menthozen
Zostrix Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief
Capsaicin Cream 0.025%
Menthol 4.5% Capsaicin 0.0225%
Glacierix
Capsaicin External Analgesic
NuDroxiPAK
Kapsin
Arth RX Topical Analgesic
Remaxazon External Patch
Joint Maintenance Compliance Kit
Synovium Pain Relieving Gel
Kanjo Natural Pain relief oil
Coralite Pain Relief
Pain Relief Patch
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve M/L
Simanix
Astrapharm Chilli Brand
Assured Pain Relief Hot Menthol
LBri Super Aloe Stop The Pain
Nufabrx Grey Polka Dot Sock
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief Maximum Strength
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-75
Kool Heat Pain Therapy
Iclofenac CP
CANNABIN PLUS Warming Pain Relief
Arthritazin Pain Relieving
Neuritrx
Nopiate Topical Pain Relief
MediRelief Hot
FourPainRX
Overtime-hmp
SumaChip
Anodynz
Diclovix CM
NobleAid CapsAid
Cajun Hot Ice Muscle and Joint Pain Rub
Nufabrx Calf Sleeve
Coralite Topical Analgesic Capsaicin Heat
Nufabrx Wrist Sleeve
Better Nature Pain Relief BalmX
CVS Capsaicin
BioMega
Dr. OH BALM
Medi-sulting Topical Pain Relief
Triple Action Arthritis
Medrox-Rx
Arthritis Extra Strength Roll-ON Lotion
Frankie Avalons Zero Pain Roll On
Soothanol X2
Alivio Medicated Pain
Astronic
Zostrix Original Strength
Menthol, Capsaicin
SprayPain Away
Theragen HP
Parche Leon Milagroso Dual Action
Inavix
Wellness Products J-FLEX
PainKoolers
Family Care Arthritis Pain Relief
Kapsin External Analgesic
Coralite Medicated Heat
Tianhe Gutong Tiegao (in Polyisobutylene Carrier)
Overtime-HMP
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief 1-COOL
Leader Capsaicin Pain Relief Cream
MaC Patch
VANTELIN HOT PAIN RELIEVING Gel Patch
Coralite Muscle and Joint Pain Relief
Renovo Lido5
ZENSEZONE Arthmed Temporary Pain Relief Cream
Assured Pain Relief Hot Patch
Capsaicin Hot Patches
Neurodexx
CyclobenzaprinePax
Frankie Avalons ZERO PAIN Original Formula Roll-On Maximum Strength PAIN RELIEVER
Pain Relieving
Astrapharm Chilli Brand External Medicated
Capxib
Capsaicin Cream
Awaye
Rocksauce Ice
Screamin Hot Toast
Rematex
Revlex Arthritis Pain Relief
Eagle
Capment
Solstice Capsaicin Patch Hot
Rock Sauce
Capsaicin 0.1 Percent
Neuvaxin Patch
Gellert Joint Care
Oprava
DINGTAI PHARMATopical Analgesic
Capsaicin Heat
Pain Relief Cream Extra Strength
Flex-OL
Earths Care Arthritis
Hot Pain Relieving
BLUE SPRING Foot and Leg Comfort Cream with Pain Relief
Rugby Capsaicin External Analgesic
Born Again Super Pain Relieving Lotion
Medi-derm Rx
Wasabi Rub
LexiCaps
BIO-MEGA Heat Therapy
Ziclopro
Rub A535 Capsaicin
AnodyneRx
Flexin
Doloracin/l Rx With Lidocaine
Capsimide
Compression Sock
Sherman and Clark Pain Relieving
Allevess
Campo pharma Muscle hot
Moisturizing Glucosamine Brand
Cannavera Pain Relief
Satogesic Hot
Sure Result SR Relief
Paraid Hot Capsicum
Offense Player Sports
K2c
Alegenix Biofrequency Chip
Soothee Patch
Kessler Family Wellness
Releevia
PainMD Max
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine Rx
Pallerix
1st Medxpatch With Lidocaine 4%-rx
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Socks
Red Hot
Arthmed Topical Analgesic
Nufabrx Ankle Sock
Nufabrx Ankle Sleeve
Rugby Capsaicin Cream
Capsaicin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Miracle Plus Overnight Pain Relieving
Medicated Pain Relief Hot
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Gel
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 4percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
2-Count HEAT PATCHES
DICLAREAL TOPICAL kit
Hempvana Ultra Strength Pain Relief Cream - Deep Heat
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve
Xyphex Biofrequency Chip
Megrix OTC
Trans-D
Nufabrx Knee Sleeve
bB Medicated Pain Relieving Oil
Medi-derm Topical Pain Relief
Nufabrx Diabetic Sock
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief 2 MILD
Medicated Heat
Minted Leaf Heat Therapy Relief Roll-On
FlexxSonic Pain Relief
Flexipak
Arthricare for Women Quick Drying
Arthur Itis Cream
1st Medxpatch With Lidocaine 4%
Pure Relief Penetrating Pain Relief
MedWorx
Omega 3 Heat Therapy
Releevia MC
Capsaicin
DCH Arthritis Pain Relief Roll-On
Pure Pain Relief
Mega Patch
Hot Spot Point Relief
Medicated Compression Sock
Dolor-parche With Lidocaine-RX
Wellness Products VictoRx
Douleurin Topical Pain Relief
Soothe
Dr.'s Cream
Perform Atomic Heat
Transanosil
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Roll-On with Capsaicin and CBD
Mendex
Nufabrx Back Wrap
Nuvira Patch
QC Arthritis Pain Relief
Sure Result DSS Premium Pak
Better Nature Pain Relief Cream
Cvs Capsaicin
Dyninex
Ziks Arthritis Pain Relief
Dendracin Neurodendraxcin
Capsiderm
IRxMyoRub
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine
Pain Relief Hot Patch
NuDroxiPAK I-800
Aleveer Patch
beeRX Muscle and Joint Pain Relief
Hot spot point relief
Pallerix OTC BIOfrequency Chip
WellPatch Capsaicin Pain Relief
Capzasin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Tianhe Zhuifeng Gao
Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine
RockSauce FIERY HOT PAIN RELIEF
Adazin
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-50
Capsaicin Regular Cream
NaproPax
Nufabrx Hand/Wrist Sleeve
Transderm-iQ
RETADOLOR Pain Relief
Relyyt
WellPatch Warming Pain Relief
Diclopak
Yunnan Baiyao Arthritis Pain Relief
Nufabrx Foot/Ankle Sleeve
Littles All Natural Arthritic Pain Relief
Theragen
CareOne Arthritis Pain Relief
Equi-block Dt Formula
Pain Relieving Gel-Patch
Kerasal NeuroCream
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 5percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Ultracin
BioMega Heat Pain Therapy
Apanol Linimento Obrero
Medrox
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve XS/S
NaproxenPax
LaboFlex Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
Dr. Harveys Herbal Motion Pain Formula
Capsaicin No-Fuss Applicator
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Liquid
Chill Pain Away
Arthritis Pain Reliever
Rugby Arthritis Pain Relieving Topical Analgesic
Arthritazin Pain Relieving EZ
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief
LivRelief Pain Relief
NuDroxicin
Mac
Preferred Plus Arthritis Cream
Australian Dream Power 4 Muscle and Joint Pain Relief Cream
IRxAmigra
Aflexeryl-MC
Menthacin - Cream
Doloracin Rx
Ziclocin
MenCaps
Indication
The capsaicin 8% patch is indicated in the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia. There are multiple topical capsaicin formulations available, including creams and solutions, indicated for temporary analgesia in muscle and join pain as well as neuropathic pain.
Drug Info/Drug Targets: DrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for 'omics' research on drugs. Knox C, Law V, Jewison
T, Liu P, Ly S, Frolkis A, Pon A, Banco K, Mak C, Neveu V, Djoumbou Y, Eisner R, Guo AC, Wishart DS.
Nucleic Acids Res. 2011 Jan; 39 (Database issue):D1035-41. | PMID:21059682