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
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Capsaicin
trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Brand Names
CareALL Arthritis and Muscle
Melt Pain Away
Cajun Hot Ice Muscle and Joint Pain Rub
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Ankle Sleeve
Capsodan Cream
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Gel
Equi-block Dt Formula
NuDroxiPAK
Transderm-iQ
Moisturizing Glucosamine Brand
RockSauce FIERY HOT PAIN RELIEF
Arth Arrest
Sure Relief SR Relief
Sinelee
Nufabrx Wrist Sleeve
Flex-OL
IRxMyoRub
Theragen
Nufabrx Calf Sleeve
Soothe
New Terocin
Nufabrx Ankle Sleeve
Sinsinpas Hot Large
Capment
Zostrix Hot and Cold Therapy System
Family Care Thera Flex Pain
Rezil
CANNABIN PLUS Warming Pain Relief
Captracin
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Socks
Arthricare for Women Multi-action
Corisin Arthritis Pain Relief
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic
Zostrix High Potency Foot Pain Relief
KASEHA Pain Relieving Gel
Mac
Aleveer Patch
Sherman and Clark Pain Relieving
Capsimide
Capzasin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Eagle
Qutenza
Arthritic Pain Relief
Simanix
Diclopak
Kapsin External Analgesic
Medicated Compression Sock
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine Rx
NaproPax
Emu Essentials Brand Pain Relieving
Exoten-C
Synovium Pain Relieving Gel
Capsaicin Forte Cream
QC Arthritis Pain Relief
Hong Hoa Pain Relieving
Parche Leon Milagroso Dual Action
Sure Result SR Relief
Frankie Avalons ZERO PAIN Original Formula Roll-On Maximum Strength PAIN RELIEVER
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-50
Pure Pain Relief
Invisible Pain
Family Care Arthritis Pain Relief
Kerasal NeuroCream
Raging Kakapo Pain Relieve
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 4percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Roll-On with Capsaicin and CBD
Capsicum Patch
AthletesGel
Capsaicin Pain Relief
Omega 3
Wasabi Rub
MenCaps
Rotex
Lido-RX 4.1
Transanosil
Menthozen
Rugby Capsaicin External Analgesic
Paraid Hot Capsicum
True Pain Relief Plus
Assured Pain Relief Hot Patch
NaproxenPax
Chill Pain Away
Medi-derm Topical Pain Relief
Coralite Muscle and Joint Pain Relief
Ameri Patch
Yunnan Baiyao Arthritis Pain Relief
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Arthritis Pain Relief
Renovo Lido5
Pain Relief Cream Extra Strength
Solstice Capsaicin Patch Hot
Cvs Capsaicin
Flanax Liniment
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief
Littles All Natural Arthritic Pain Relief
Silvera Pain Relief Patch
Allevess
BLUE SPRING Foot and Leg Comfort Cream with Pain Relief
Revlex Arthritis Pain Relief
Arthritis Pain Relief
Capzasin P Arthritis Pain Relief
Walgreens Capsaicin Hot
Menthol, Capsaicin
Campo pharma Muscle hot
Pain Relief Roll On
Kanjo Natural Pain relief oil
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic Patch
Red hot
Capsiderm
VitaCin
Arthmed Topical Analgesic
LCDO. ORLANDO RIVERA ARTHRITIS Topical Analgesic
Reliaderm
Limencin
Pain Relieving
Capsaicin 0.075 Percent
Transderm-IQ
A2a Arthritis
Flanax
Fast Arthritis Aid Pain Relieving
Dyninex
Power Pain Relief Stick
Pain Relief Hot Patch
Xoten-C
CareOne Arthritis Pain Relief
Menthacin - Cream
Dr. OH BALM
Reme D
Wellness Products J-FLEX
Extra Strength Pain Reliever
EMU THERAPY Red Hot Pepper Pain Relief Cream
Rugby Capsaicin Cream
LivRelief Pain Relief
Cannavera Pain Relief
Offense Player Arthritis Pain
VANTELIN HOT PAIN RELIEVING Gel Patch
Medrox
DicloHeal-60
Diclofex DC
Overtime-hmp
Gellert Joint Care
LABOFLEX Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
LidoPro
Benejoint
Muscular Balm
Medicated Heat
NuDroxicin pain relief Roll-On
NobleAid CapsAid
Nufabrx Diabetic Sock
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Capsaicin
Triple Action Arthritis
Jupiter Pain Patch
Menthozen Hydrogel
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 5percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Neuvaxin Patch
Hot Pain Relief
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine
Meijer Capsaicin
Diclosiacin
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Liquid
WellPatch Warming Pain Relief
Diclosaicin
Toplast Hot Capsaicin 0.025percent
Satogesic Hot
Nuvira
Apanol Linimento Obrero
Preferred Plus Arthritis Cream
Capsaicin 0.1 Percent
Rematex
Ultimate Topical Pain Relief Patch
Bioaches
Capsaicin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve M/L
Topical Pain Relief Rx
Frankie Avalons Zero Pain Roll On
Trans-D
Painazin CP
CopperFixx
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve XS/S
MediRelief Hot
Medi-patch With Lidocaine
WellPatch Capsaicin Pain Relief
Aspercreme Warming Patch
Nufabrx Foot/Ankle Sleeve
Miracle Plus Overnight Pain Relieving
Terphouse
Theragen HP
Nufabrx Compression Sock
BioMega
Menthozen Cream
Aspercreme Warming No Mess
Fesi
Astronic
Mendex
Hempvana Ultra Strength Pain Relief Cream - Deep Heat
Pain Relief
Dendracin Neurodendraxcin
Earths Care Arthritis
Leader Capsaicin Pain Relief Cream
Alivio Medicated Pain
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief Maximum Strength
Capsaicin Cream 0.025%
Menthozen Hydrogel Patch
beeRX Muscle and Joint Pain Relief
Soothanol X2
Therapatch Warm
Capsaicin No-Fuss Applicator
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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