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
trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Capsaicina
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
Capsaicin
Brand Names
BIO-MEGA Heat Therapy
Arthritazin Pain Relieving
Diclofex DC
Wasabi Rub
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 4percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Flex-OL
Diclovix CM
Walgreens Capsaicin Hot
CopperFixx
Rub A535 Capsaicin
Reme D
Medrox-Rx
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Liquid
Kerasal NeuroCream
Zostrix Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief
Lidopro
Nufabrx Back Wrap
Ageranium Patch
Arth Arrest
Dendracin Neurodendraxcin
Capsaicin Hot Patches
AnodyneRx
IRxAmigra
Diclosiacin
AthletesGel
Gellert Joint Care
Trans-D
True Pain Relief Plus
Neuriterx 0.05%
1st Medxpatch With Lidocaine 4%
Nufabrx Diabetic Sock
K2c
Arthritic Pain Relief
KASEHA Pain Relieving Gel
Rugby Capsaicin Cream
Capsaicin Arthritis Pain Relief Cream
FourPainRX
Dr. Harveys Herbal Motion Pain Formula
Capsicum Patch
Campo pharma Muscle hot
Ameri Patch
Rematex
Meijer Capsaicin
FlexePax
Neuritrx
Capsaicin Forte Cream
Kapsin
Nufabrx Foot/Ankle Sleeve
BLUE SPRING Foot and Leg Comfort Cream with Pain Relief
Capsinac
Medrox
Lido-RX 4.1
Exoten-C
Omega 3
Sinsinpas Hot
A2a Arthritis
Capzix
Menthacin Lotion
Nufabrx Hand/Wrist Sleeve
Overtime-X
Preferred Plus Arthritis Cream
Nufabrx Calf Sleeve
Capzasin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Aspercreme Warming
Apanol Linimento Obrero
Pallerix
Glacierix
LABOFLEX Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
Capxib
Dr Demand Relief Pain Relief
VANTELIN HOT PAIN RELIEVING Gel Patch Large
Xoten-C
Releevia MC
Therapatch Warm
Dusel Warm Arthritis Dead Sea Salt Therapy
Astrapharm Chilli Brand External Medicated
Douleurin Topical Pain Relief
NuDiclo SoluPak
Pure Relief Penetrating Pain Relief
Qroxin Patch
PureKana
Hot spot point relief
Zostrix Original Strength
Migryl Biofrequency Chip
New Terocin
Theragen HP
Pain Relieving Gel-Patch
Benejoint
CyclobenzaprinePax
Rocksauce Ice
Solaice
Capsodan Cream
Hot Pain Relief
Capsaicin Heat Patches Back and Large Areas
Capsaicin 0.1 Percent
Soothee Patch
Astrapharm Chilli Brand
Medi-patch With Lidocaine
2-Count HEAT PATCHES
N-LABS SOLAR MAX Topical Analgesic
beeRX Muscle and Joint Pain Relief
AmeriPatch
Parche Leon Milagroso
Aflexeryl-MC
Capsaicin Mild Cream
SumaChip
Nufabrx Grey Polka Dot Sock
Chill Pain Away
Compression Sock
Megrix
Capsaicin Topical Analgesic
Inavix
Minted Leaf Heat Therapy Relief Roll-On
Assured Pain Relief Hot Menthol
Capzasin Quick Relief
Menthozen Hydrogel
Capsaicin Regular Cream
Bio-Sorb
Therapy Pain
EMU THERAPY Red Hot Pepper Pain Relief Cream
CareALL Arthritis and Muscle
CVS Roll-On
Cannavera Pain Relief
Coralite Medicated Heat
Weh-Weh Natural Pain relief oil
Pure Relief
Mac
Parche Leon Milagroso Dual Action
Capzasin-P Creme - 0.025%
Capsaicin Heat Patches Pain Relief
Leader Capsaicin Pain Relief Cream
Sure Result SR Relief
Astronic
Ultracin
Earths Care Arthritis
DFS 75mg DR/MS 25%/MENTH 6%/CAP 0.025% PAK
Coralite Pain Relief Hot
Offense Player Arthritis Pain
PainBloc
Topical Pain Relief Rx
Hurt Blocker Pro
CapsFenac Pak
InstaSoothe Pain Relief
Good Neighbor Capsaicin Heat Patch for Back
Red Hot
Ziclocin
Jupiter Pain Patch
Alivio Medicated Pain
1st Medxpatch With Lidocaine 4%-rx
Dyninex
Medi-derm Rx
Melt Pain Away
Leader Capsaicin
Australian Dream Power 4 Muscle and Joint Pain Relief Cream
RETADOLOR Pain Relief
VitaCin
Dfs 1.5%/ms 25%/menth 6%/cap 0.025% Pak
Blue Ice Pain Relieving
Mentholatum Ironman
Pure Pain Relief
MenCaps
Joint Maintenance Compliance Kit
Medicated Pain Relief Hot
Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine
Capsaicin Cream 0.025%
Moor Balm - Crm
Dolor-parche With Lidocaine-RX
Anodynz
Capsaicin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
NuDroxiPAK
Nexalgia
Megrix OTC
Coralite Muscle and Joint Pain Relief
LONOL Forte Gel
Capzasin P Arthritis Pain Relief
Renovo
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 5percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
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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