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
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Capsaicina
trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Brand Names
Qutenza
True Pain Relief Plus
Terocin
Solaice
Doloracin/l Rx With Lidocaine
Transanosil
Capsiderm
Fatazen Sweat Enhance Hot
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve XL/XXL
Walgreens Capsaicin Hot
Zang Hong Hua Pain Relieving
Capsaicin Forte Cream
Menthozen
Silvera Pain Relief Patch
Dendracin Neurodendraxcin
Capsaicin Heat Patches Pain Relief
Medi-patch With Lidocaine
1st Medxpatch With Lidocaine 4%-rx
FlexxSonic Pain Relief
Kapsin External Analgesic
Pain Relief
Capsaicin Arthritis Pain Relief Cream
NuDroxicin pain relief Roll-On
NuDroxiPAK M-15
Hot Pain Relief
Glacierix
Arthritis Pain Reliever
Simanix
BIO-MEGA Heat Therapy
CyclobenzaprinePax
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic
NobleAid CapsAid
Penetrex(r) Arthritis Pain Relief
LABOFLEX Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
A2a Arthritis
Capsaicin Regular Cream
Menthozen Hydrogel
Assured Pain Relief Hot Patch
N-LABS SOLAR MAX Topical Analgesic
Guardania Pain
Pain Relieving Roll-On
Cajun Hot Ice Muscle and Joint Pain Rub
Med O-3 Bio-
Eagle
Red hot
2-Count HEAT PATCHES
Capsaicin Hot Patches
Arthritis Extra Strength Roll-ON Lotion
AnodyneRx
Capzasin No Mess Applicator
Capzasin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Coralite Muscle and Joint Pain Relief
Capsicum Patch
Astronic
Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief
BioMega Heat Pain Therapy
Nuvira
Neuriterx 0.05%
Arthritic Pain Relief
Nufabrx Ankle Sock
Pallerix
Coralite Pain Relief
SmartRx Gaba-V Kit
Meijer Capsaicin
Ultra Therapy Pain Relief
Hot Spot Point Relief
Zostrix Hp
Leader Capsaicin Pain Relief Cream
Arthur Itis Cream
InstaSoothe Pain Relief
Sherman and Clark Pain Relieving
bB Medicated Pain Relieving Oil
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine Rx
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve
Flexin
Pain Relief Patch
Kerasal NeuroCream
Transderm-IQ
Xoten-C
Toplast Hot Capsaicin 0.025percent
Cvs Capsaicin
Jupiter Pain Patch
Lidopro
CVS Roll-On
Better Nature Pain Relief BalmX
Omega 3
Family Care Thera Flex Pain
Ziclopro
MenCaps
Rock Sauce
Emu Essentials Brand Pain Relieving
MedWorx
Castiva Warming
Arthritazin Pain Relieving
Ageranium Patch
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Liquid
Arthmed Topical Analgesic
Apanol Linimento Obrero
Hempvana Ultra Strength Pain Relief Cream - Deep Heat
Nufabrx Knee Sleeve
DICLAREAL TOPICAL kit
Corisin Arthritis Pain Relief
Trubrexa Patch ER
DicloHeal-60
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Roll-On with Capsaicin and CBD
Flanax
IRxAmigra
Yunnan Baiyao Arthritis Pain Relief
Menthol, Capsaicin
Bioaches
Menthacin Lotion
Tianhe Gutong Tiegao (in Polyisobutylene Carrier)
Pain Relief Hot Patch
Renovo
Aspercreme Warming
Kool Heat Pain Therapy
BioMega
NaproxenPax
Medi-sulting Topical Pain Relief
Menthozen Cream
Frankie Avalons ZERO PAIN Original Formula Roll-On Maximum Strength PAIN RELIEVER
Hong Hoa Pain Relieving
Mega Patch
Pallerix OTC BIOfrequency Chip
Coralite Pain Relief Hot
Parche Leon Milagroso
Neuritrx
Soothe
Rub A535 Capsaicin
Capsaicin 0.075 Percent
Douleurin Topical Pain Relief
Hurt Blocker Pro
DCH Arthritis Pain Relief Roll-On
CopperFixx
Neuvaxin Patch
LaboFlex Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Nufabrx Arm Sleeve
Wasabi Rub
Pennsaicin
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine
Adazin
Mentholatum Ironman
Menthozen Hydrogel Patch
Capsimide
Zostrix Hot and Cold Therapy System
Earths Care Arthritis
NuDroxiPAK E-400
Omega 3 Heat Therapy
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-50
MediRelief Hot
Therapy Pain
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 4percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Nufabrx Hand/Wrist Sleeve
Releevia
LaBella Linimento Obrero
Soothee Patch
Overtime-hmp
Trubrexa
WellPatch Warming Pain Relief
MaC Patch
Moor Balm - Crm
Soothanol X2
Pain Relief Cream Extra Strength
Medicated Compression Sock
Bio-Sorb
Diclosaicin
Cannavera Pain Relief
Kessler Family Wellness
Nufabrx Diabetic Sock
ZENSEZONE Arthmed Temporary Pain Relief Cream
CVS Capsaicin arthritis pain relief
Complete hemp
Rotex
Gellert Joint Care
NuDiclo SoluPak
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief 2 MILD
Dusel Warm Arthritis Dead Sea Salt Therapy
Remaxazon External Patch
QC Arthritis Pain Relief
Compression Sock
Heet Liniment Liq
Assured Pain Relief Hot Menthol
Qroxin Patch
Miracle Plus Neck and Shoulder Pain Relief
Pure Relief Penetrating Pain Relief
Capment
Capsinac
Arth RX Topical Analgesic
KASEHA Pain Relieving Gel
1st Medxpatch With Lidocaine 4%
Dyninex
Mendex
VitaCin
LCDO. ORLANDO RIVERA ARTHRITIS Topical Analgesic
Transderm-iQ
Neuriterx
Family Care Arthritis Pain Relief
Arthricare for Women Quick Drying
My Omega Heat Therapy
Capzasin P Arthritis Pain Relief
Capsodan Cream
Outdoor Hands
Nufabrx Calf Sleeve
Zostrix High Potency Foot Pain Relief
Migryl
Wellness Products VictoRx
Ameri Patch
FourPainRX
Relyyt
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve M/L
BLUE SPRING Foot and Leg Comfort Cream with Pain Relief
Xyphex Biofrequency Chip
Painazin CP
IRxMyoRub
Paraid Hot Capsicum
Capsaicin Cream
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Ankle Sleeve
Preferred Plus Arthritis Cream
NuDiclo TabPak
Red Hot
RockSauce FIERY HOT PAIN RELIEF
Medicated Heat
Parche Leon Milagroso Dual Action
Terphouse
Capzasin-P Creme - 0.025%
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief 1-COOL
Chill Pain Away
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Socks
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief Maximum Strength
CareALL Arthritis and Muscle
Born Again Super Pain Relieving Lotion
EMU THERAPY Red Hot Pepper Pain Relief Cream
Capsaicin External Analgesic
Dr. OH BALM
Doloracin Rx
Sinelee
Capsaicin Heat Patches Back and Large Areas
Capsaicin Heat
SprayPain Away
NaproPax
PureKana
Zostrix Original Strength
Alivio
Sinsinpas Hot
Inavix
Mac
PainBloc
Rocksauce Fire
Diclovix CM
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Capsaicin
Dfs 1.5%/ms 25%/menth 6%/cap 0.025% Pak
Flanax Liniment Unit Dose Display
Capsaicin
Arthricare for Women Extra Moisturizing
Alivio Medicated Pain
LBri Super Aloe Stop The Pain
Atomic Balm
Medi-derm Rx
Satohap Cool and Hot Pads
Weh-Weh Natural Pain relief oil
Capsaicin 0.1 Percent
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 5percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Perform Atomic Heat
Dr Iyers MyoRub
Moisturizing Glucosamine Brand
Raging Kakapo Pain Relieve
CapsFenac Pak
Rite Aid Capsicum Hot
Offense Player Arthritis Pain
Coralite Topical Analgesic Capsaicin Heat
NuDroxiPAK N-500
Kanjo Natural Pain relief oil
Reliaderm
Ziks Arthritis Pain Relief
Renovo Lido5
Sure Result SR Relief
Muscular Balm
Invisible Pain
Lido-RX 4.1
Therapatch Warm
Rugby Capsaicin Cream
Reme D
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Arthritis Pain Relief
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic Patch
Capzasin Quick Relief
Ultra Strength Pain Relief
RETADOLOR Pain Relief
Dr Demand Relief Pain Relief
Trans-D
Kapzin DC
Capxib
Satogesic Hot
Capsaicin Cream 0.025%
Australian Dream Power 4 Muscle and Joint Pain Relief Cream
Nexalgia
Revlex Arthritis Pain Relief
Power Pain Relief Stick
Better Nature Pain Relief Cream
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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