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
(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Capsaicin
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
Capsaicina
Brand Names
MenCaps
My Omega Heat Therapy
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief Maximum Strength
Hot spot point relief
NuDroxiPAK I-800
Equate Capsaicin Pain Relieving
Walgreens Capsaicin Hot
Cannavera Pain Relief
Nufabrx Neck Wrap
ZENSEZONE Arthmed Temporary Pain Relief Cream
Miracle Plus Overnight Pain Relieving
Diclosiacin
Cvs Capsaicin
Leader Capsaicin
Arthur Itis Cream
Rugby Capsaicin External Analgesic
Theragen
Capsaicin Heat
Overtime-X
NuDroxicin pain relief Roll-On
Better Nature Pain Relief BalmX
Atomic Balm
Pain Relief Cream Extra Strength
Zostrix Hot and Cold Therapy System
SmartRx Gaba-V Kit
Overtime-HMP
BioMega Heat Pain Therapy
Arth Arrest
Sinsinpas Hot
DICLAREAL TOPICAL kit
Arthritic Pain Relief
InstaSoothe Pain Relief
Kapzin DC
Assured Pain Relief Hot Patch
CareALL Arthritis and Muscle
Ziclocin
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Roll-On with Capsaicin and CBD
Screamin Hot Toast
Zostrix Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief
Nufabrx Arm Sleeve
Theragen HP
Transanosil
Glacierix
Anodynz Biofrequency Chip
Astrapharm Chilli Brand External Medicated
Neuritrx
Reliaderm
Terocin
Capsaicin 0.1 Percent
MedWorx
Arthritis Extra Strength Roll-ON Lotion
Family Care Arthritis Pain Relief
LaboFlex Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
Renovo
Raging Kakapo Pain Relieve
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Relief Roll On
Kanjo Natural Pain relief oil
Penetrex(r) Arthritis Pain Relief
Red Hot
Overtime
CyclobenzaprinePax
N-LABS SOLAR MAX Topical Analgesic
Pure Relief
Diclopak
Offense Player Sports
Rematex
CareOne Arthritis Pain Relief
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine
CVS Capsaicin arthritis pain relief
Pallerix
Neuriterx
Rock Sauce
Simanix
Capment
Moor Balm - Crm
Menthacin Lotion
Capsiderm
Mega Patch
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Liquid
Arthritazin Pain Relieving EZ
DCH Arthritis Pain Relief Roll-On
Menthozen
Nufabrx Calf Sleeve
Flanax Liniment
Menthol 4.5% Capsaicin 0.0225%
Emu Essentials Brand Pain Relieving
Arthritis Pain Relief
Pennsaicin
Topical Pain Relief
Sinelee
AmeriPatch
NuDiclo TabPak
Capsaicin Pain Relief
Triple Action Arthritis
Awaye
Trubrexa
LCDO. ORLANDO RIVERA ARTHRITIS Topical Analgesic
Pain Relieving Roll-On
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Capsaicin
Sure Result DSS Premium Pak
Pallerix OTC BIOfrequency Chip
NaproPax
Neuvaxin Patch
NuDroxiPAK E-400
Xoten-C
Eagle
Qroxin Patch
Preferred Plus Arthritis Cream
Migryl
NuDroxiPAK M-15
Medi-derm Topical Pain Relief
LexiCaps
Silvera Pain Relief Patch
Therapy Pain
Aleveer Patch
Aspercreme Warming Patch
Renovo Lido5
MediRelief Hot
Capzasin P Arthritis Pain Relief
QC Arthritis Pain Relief
Hot Spot Point Relief
Capzasin-P Creme - 0.025%
Exoten-C
PainBloc
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve XS/S
Menthozen Hydrogel
Medicated Pain Relief Hot
Doloracin/l Rx With Lidocaine
Capsinac
A2a Arthritis
Medi-derm Rx
Gellert Joint Care
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief 1-COOL
Ultra Strength Pain Relief
Nufabrx Knee Sleeve
Offense Player Arthritis Pain
CapsFenac Pak
Pain Relief Hot Patch
Arthricare for Women Quick Drying
Perform Atomic Heat
Ziks Arthritis Pain Relief
Pain Relieving
Zostrix Diabetic Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief
Pain Relieving Gel-Patch
Nopiate Topical Pain Relief
Adazin
FlexePax
Astronic
Dr. OH BALM
Compression Sock
Fast Arthritis Aid Pain Relieving
Wellness Products VictoRx
Capsimide
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Socks
Nuvira Patch
Sure Result SR Relief
Arthritazin Pain Relieving
Rub A535 Capsaicin
Coralite Pain Relief
Sherman and Clark Pain Relieving
Better Nature Pain Relief Cream
WellPatch Capsaicin Pain Relief
Red hot
Rugby Capsaicin Cream
Flexipak
External Analgesic
Releevia MC
NobleAid CapsAid
Arthricare for Women Extra Moisturizing
Neuriterx 0.05%
WellPatch Warming Pain Relief
Migryl Biofrequency Chip
Satogesic Hot
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 5percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Apanol Linimento Obrero
Reliever
VitaCin
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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