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
Capsaicina
trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Capsaicin
(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
Brand Names
Flanax Liniment Unit Dose Display
IRxMyoRub
QC Arthritis Pain Relief
Minted Leaf Heat Therapy Relief Roll-On
Wellness Products J-FLEX
Overtime-HMP
Diclosaicin
Medi-sulting Topical Pain Relief
Genorthix Pain Relieving Roll On
A2a Arthritis
DFS 75mg DR/MS 25%/MENTH 6%/CAP 0.025% PAK
SprayPain Away
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic
Melt Pain Away
Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine - Strong
Dr Iyers MyoRub
Wellness Products VictoRx
PainBloc24
Ziks Arthritis Pain Relief
Pain Relief Hot Patch
Fesi
VANTELIN HOT PAIN RELIEVING Gel Patch Large
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief 2 MILD
Medi-patch With Lidocaine Rx
Therapy Pain
Dusel Warm Arthritis Dead Sea Salt Therapy
Cajun Hot Ice Muscle and Joint Pain Rub
CapsFenac Pak
Ziclopro
Diclofex DC
Alivio
Flanax
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve XL/XXL
Capsimide
Astrapharm Chilli Brand
Arthritis Extra Strength Roll-ON Lotion
Nufabrx Back Wrap
Arthmed Topical Analgesic
NuDroxiPAK N-500
CVS Capsaicin arthritis pain relief
Medicated Heat
Capsaicin Heat Patches Pain Relief
Frankie Avalons ZERO PAIN Original Formula Roll-On Maximum Strength PAIN RELIEVER
Penetrex(r) Arthritis Pain Relief
Menthacin - Cream
Solaice
Nuvira
Qutenza
Arthritazin Pain Relieving
PureKana
Menthozen Hydrogel Patch
Ameri Patch
Sherman and Clark Pain Relieving
Mentholatum Ironman
Soothe
Apanol Linimento Obrero
bB Medicated Pain Relieving Oil
Qroxin Patch
Mega Patch
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Socks
Migryl
Corisin Arthritis Pain Relief
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine
Dyninex
Invisible Pain
Dr.'s Cream
FlexePax
Flex-OL
WellPatch Capsaicin Pain Relief
Arth RX Topical Analgesic
Astrapharm Chilli Brand External Medicated
Anodynz Biofrequency Chip
Capzix
External Analgesic
FlexxSonic Pain Relief
VitaCin
Equi-block Dt Formula
Pain Relieving Gel-Patch
Assured Pain Relief Hot Menthol
Complete hemp
Therapatch Warm
Douleurin Topical Pain Relief
Kanjo Natural Pain relief oil
Capsaicin Heat
Moisturizing Glucosamine Brand
NobleAid CapsAid
Doloracin/l Rx With Lidocaine
Zostrix Original Strength
NaproPax
Hot spot point relief
Coralite Medicated Heat
CareOne Arthritis Pain Relief
Gellert Joint Care
Arthritis Pain Relief
Better Nature Pain Relief BalmX
Flexipak
Reliaderm
Capsaicin Cream
LexiCaps
RETADOLOR Pain Relief
Revlex Arthritis Pain Relief
Red Hot
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief
Kapzin DC
Pennsaicin
DicloHeal-60
Sinelee
Pallerix OTC BIOfrequency Chip
Neurodexx
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-50
True Pain Relief Plus
Capzasin-P Creme - 0.025%
Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine
Simanix
Soothee Patch
Hot Spot Point Relief
Remaxazon External Patch
Menthozen Cream
Offense Player Sports
Nufabrx Wrist Sleeve
Satohap Cool and Hot Pads
Capsaicin Cream 0.025%
Earths Care Arthritis
Limencin
Coralite Muscle and Joint Pain Relief
Megrix
Hempvana Ultra Strength Pain Relief Cream - Deep Heat
LABOFLEX Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
Capzasin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Benejoint
Medrox-Rx
NuDroxiPAK E-400
Transanosil
AmeriPatch
DCH Arthritis Pain Relief Roll-On
LidoPro
Medi-derm Topical Pain Relief
Born Again Super Pain Relieving Lotion
Capsaicin No-Fuss Applicator
Aflexeryl-MC
Parche Leon Milagroso
LBri Super Aloe Stop The Pain
Hong Hoa Pain Relieving
Silvera Pain Relief Patch
CVS Roll-On
Atomic Balm
Diclopak
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Capsaicin
Inavix
Flexin
Theragen
Cannavera Pain Relief
Rub A535 Capsaicin
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Gel
Emu Essentials Brand Pain Relieving
Raging Kakapo Pain Relieve
Diclosiacin
LCDO. ORLANDO RIVERA ARTHRITIS Topical Analgesic
Xyphex Biofrequency Chip
Megrix OTC
1st Medxpatch With Lidocaine 4%-rx
Leader Capsaicin
Sure Result SR Relief
Adazin
EMU THERAPY Red Hot Pepper Pain Relief Cream
Capsodan Cream
Fatazen Sweat Enhance Hot
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic Patch
BioMega
Perform Atomic Heat
CMX Topical Pain
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine Rx
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief Maximum Strength
Coralite Topical Analgesic Capsaicin Heat
Overtime
Terphouse
Levatio Patch
Equate Capsaicin Pain Relieving
Medi-patch With Lidocaine
Nufabrx Foot/Ankle Sleeve
Migryl Biofrequency Chip
CANNABIN PLUS Warming Pain Relief
Tianhe Gutong Tiegao
Rocksauce Fire
Arthricare for Women Extra Moisturizing
Releevia
Dendracin Neurodendraxcin
Dr Demand Relief Pain Relief
Iclofenac CP
Dr. Harveys Herbal Motion Pain Formula
HURT BLOCKER PRO Pain Relief
PainBloc
Family Care Thera Flex Pain
Leader Capsaicin Pain Relief Cream
CyclobenzaprinePax
Satogesic Hot
Neuriterx
NuDroxicin
Outdoor Hands
Mac
Capsaicin 0.075 Percent
NuDroxicin pain relief Roll-On
Zang Hong Hua Pain Relieving
Nufabrx Knee Sleeve
Sure Relief SR Relief
Kapsin External Analgesic
Capsinac
N-LABS SOLAR MAX Topical Analgesic
PainKoolers
Castiva Warming
Offense Player Arthritis Pain
Hot Pain Relief
Rematex
Aspercreme Warming No Mess
Releevia MC
Neuvaxin Patch
Arthricare for Women Quick Drying
IRxAmigra
Capsaicin External Analgesic
Dolor-parche With Lidocaine-RX
Allevess
Menthol 4.5% Capsaicin 0.0225%
Kool Heat Pain Therapy
Ultracin
Renovo Lido5
Jupiter Pain Patch
Capsaicin Topical Analgesic
Nopiate Topical Pain Relief
Capzasin Quick Relief
Nufabrx Compression Sock
Oprava
Menthozen
Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Joint Maintenance Compliance Kit
Capsaicin Heat Patches Back and Large Areas
Pain Relief Cream Extra Strength
WellPatch Warming Pain Relief
Meijer Capsaicin
Aspercreme Warming Patch
Sinsinpas Hot Large
Trans-D
Capsaicin Hot Patches
Coralite Pain Relief Hot
Ultra Strength Pain Relief
Reme D
Theragen HP
Rite Aid Capsicum Hot
BLUE SPRING Foot and Leg Comfort Cream with Pain Relief
Muscular Balm
Capzasin P Arthritis Pain Relief
Blue Ice Pain Relieving
Yunnan Baiyao Arthritis Pain Relief
Pain Relieving Roll-On
Dr. OH BALM
Power Pain Relief Stick
Rocksauce Ice
Chill Pain Away
My Omega Heat Therapy
NuDiclo SoluPak
Toplast Hot Capsaicin 0.025percent
BRONSON SOOTHE Pain Relief
Topical Pain Relief Rx
MaC Patch
Paraid Hot Capsicum
Kentwool SensationWool with Nufabrx
Miracle Plus Overnight Pain Relieving
Diclovix CM
LaboFlex Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
Neuriterx 0.05%
Medicated Pain Relief Hot
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-75
ZENSEZONE Arthmed Temporary Pain Relief Cream
Pain Relief Patch
Pain Relief Roll On
FourPainRX
Rock Sauce
Capsaicin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
2-Count HEAT PATCHES
Med O-3 Bio-
Transderm-iQ
Weh-Weh Natural Pain relief oil
Good Neighbor Capsaicin Heat Patch for Back
Rugby Arthritis Pain Relieving Topical Analgesic
PainMD Max
CareALL Arthritis and Muscle
AthletesGel
NuDroxiPAK I-800
Doloracin Rx
Compression Sock
Ageranium Patch
Dfs 1.5%/ms 25%/menth 6%/cap 0.025% Pak
Medrox
Transderm-IQ
Captracin
Capsiderm
Littles All Natural Arthritic Pain Relief
Ultra Therapy Pain Relief
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Liquid
Topical Pain Relief
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 5percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Parche Leon Milagroso Dual Action
New Terocin
Capsaicin 0.1 Percent
Medi-derm Rx
Anodynz
CMC Pain Relieving
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief
Mendex
beeRX Muscle and Joint Pain Relief
Relyyt
Overtime-hmp
Arthur Itis Cream
Synovium Pain Relieving Gel
Pure Relief Penetrating Pain Relief
Assured Pain Relief Hot Patch
Medicated Compression Sock
CopperFixx
InstaSoothe Pain Relief
Nuvira Patch
Eagle
Hurt Blocker Pro
Fors Pain Relief
Alivio Medicated Pain
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Relief Roll On
Xoten-C
AnodyneRx
Alegenix Biofrequency Chip
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Ankle Sleeve
Nufabrx Arm Sleeve
Nexalgia
Miracle Plus Neck and Shoulder Pain Relief
Overtime-X
Hot Pain Relieving
Glacierix
Lidopro
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Pain Relief
Australian Dream Power 4 Muscle and Joint Pain Relief Cream
Bioaches
VANTELIN HOT PAIN RELIEVING Gel Patch
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve M/L
Arth Arrest
Tianhe Gutong Tiegao (in Polyisobutylene Carrier)
Walgreens Capsaicin Hot
Family Care Arthritis Pain Relief
Arthricare for Women Multi-action
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
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