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
Capsaicina
trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Brand Names
Aspercreme Warming No Mess
External Analgesic
N-LABS SOLAR MAX Topical Analgesic
Dr Demand Relief Pain Relief
Releevia
Diclovix CM
IRxMyoRub
LexiCaps
Miracle Plus Neck and Shoulder Pain Relief
Neurodexx
Better Nature Pain Relief BalmX
Neuvaxin Patch
Coralite Medicated Heat
Mendex
CMX Topical Pain
Rezil
Rematex
DINGTAI PHARMATopical Analgesic
Satohap Cool and Hot Pads
CVS Capsaicin
Capment
Xoten-C
Painazin CP
Megrix
Alivio Medicated Pain
Pain Relief Cream Extra Strength
Topical Pain Relief Rx
Better Nature Pain Relief Cream
Rugby Arthritis Pain Relieving Topical Analgesic
DicloHeal-60
Coralite Muscle and Joint Pain Relief
Arthritis Pain Relief
Pure Relief
PainBloc24
Campo pharma Muscle hot
Fast Arthritis Aid Pain Relieving
PainMD Max
Dr.'s Cream
Theragen
Terphouse
Allevess
Zostrix Hp
Emu Essentials Brand Pain Relieving
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief 2 MILD
Transderm-IQ
Family Care Thera Flex Pain
Hot Pain Relieving
FlexePax
Dusel Warm Arthritis Dead Sea Salt Therapy
Oprava
Parche Leon Milagroso
Arthritis Extra Strength Roll-ON Lotion
CANNABIN PLUS Warming Pain Relief
Rotex
Ziks Arthritis Pain Relief
Perform Atomic Heat
CapsFenac Pak
PureKana
Transanosil
Kerasal NeuroCream
Cannavera Pain Relief
Bio-Sorb
Iclofenac CP
Med O-3 Bio-
Transderm-iQ
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief
Nuvira Patch
Neuritrx
Captracin
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Roll-On with Capsaicin and CBD
Menthol, Capsaicin
Kapsin
Cvs Capsaicin
LaBella Linimento Obrero
Capsicum Patch
SumaChip
Ultimate Topical Pain Relief Patch
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve XL/XXL
Nufabrx Diabetic Sock
Aspercreme Warming Patch
Wellness Products VictoRx
Solaice
Nufabrx Compression Sock
Capsaicin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Pain Relieving Roll-On
Menthozen Hydrogel Patch
Diclopak
Trubrexa Patch ER
Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine
Wellness Products J-FLEX
Pallerix
Medi-sulting Topical Pain Relief
Inavix
Rocksauce Fire
Anodynz Biofrequency Chip
Raging Kakapo Pain Relieve
Jupiter Pain Patch
Arthricare for Women Multi-action
Arthricare for Women Extra Moisturizing
Muscular Balm
Moor Balm - Crm
Bioaches
Aflexeryl-MC
Lidopro
Frankie Avalons ZERO PAIN Original Formula Roll-On Maximum Strength PAIN RELIEVER
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 4percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Medicated Pain Relief Hot
Frankie Avalons Zero Pain Roll On
KASEHA Pain Relieving Gel
Leader Capsaicin
Paraid Hot Capsicum
RETADOLOR Pain Relief
Soothanol X2
Littles All Natural Arthritic Pain Relief
Medi-derm Topical Pain Relief
Family Care Arthritis Pain Relief
Ultracin
Cajun Hot Ice Muscle and Joint Pain Rub
Flanax Liniment
Triple Action Arthritis
Kapzin DC
Atomic Balm
CareOne Arthritis Pain Relief
Flanax Liniment Unit Dose Display
Capsaicin Cream 0.025%
Alegenix Biofrequency Chip
Medrox
MenCaps
CVS Roll-On
Fesi
Flexipak
Capzasin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Medi-derm Rx
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Gel
Sinsinpas Hot
SprayPain Away
PainBloc
Doloracin/l Rx With Lidocaine
LABOFLEX Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
Soothee Patch
Mega Patch
Menthacin - Cream
Guardania Pain
Menthozen
Pure Relief Penetrating Pain Relief
Capzasin No Mess Applicator
Adazin
Arth Arrest
CVS Medicated Heat 1 ct
Sinelee
Pennsaicin
Astrapharm Chilli Brand
NuDroxicin pain relief Roll-On
Rugby Capsaicin Cream
DCH Arthritis Pain Relief Roll-On
Rugby Capsaicin External Analgesic
Capsaicin Pain Relief
Ziclocin
Arthritazin Pain Relieving EZ
2-Count HEAT PATCHES
Nufabrx Ankle Sock
Capzasin P Arthritis Pain Relief
Aleveer Patch
Sure Relief SR Relief
Zostrix Diabetic Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief
Pain Relief Hot Patch
EMU THERAPY Red Hot Pepper Pain Relief Cream
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Relief Roll On
Aspercreme Warming
Terocin
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve
Qroxin Patch
Toplast Hot Capsaicin 0.025percent
Pain Relief Patch
NuDroxiPAK N-500
Alivio
InstaSoothe Pain Relief
NuDroxiPAK I-800
CyclobenzaprinePax
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Liquid
Invisible Pain
Glacierix
Apanol Linimento Obrero
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic
LCDO. ORLANDO RIVERA ARTHRITIS Topical Analgesic
Omega 3
Hurt Blocker Pro
Trans-D
Eagle
Medicated Heat
Nufabrx Hand/Wrist Sleeve
Nufabrx Arm Sleeve
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Menthozen Cream
Menthozen Hydrogel
Rocksauce Ice
Xyphex Biofrequency Chip
Rite Aid Capsicum Hot
Coralite Pain Relief Hot
Compression Sock
Qutenza
Overtime-X
HURT BLOCKER PRO Pain Relief
Screamin Hot Toast
Coralite Pain Relief
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.
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