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
Capsaicina
(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Brand Names
Hot Pain Relieving
NuDiclo TabPak
Captracin
Blue Ice Pain Relieving
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Hempvana Ultra Strength Pain Relief Cream - Deep Heat
Topical Pain Relief
Rite Aid Capsicum Hot
A2a Arthritis
InstaSoothe Pain Relief
VANTELIN HOT PAIN RELIEVING Gel Patch
Medicated Pain Relief Hot
N-LABS SOLAR MAX Topical Analgesic
Leader Capsaicin Pain Relief Cream
Satohap Cool and Hot Pads
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief
Nufabrx Compression Sock
Medi-sulting Topical Pain Relief
Dolor-parche With Lidocaine-RX
Pure Pain Relief
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-75
Zostrix Original Strength
bB Medicated Pain Relieving Oil
DICLAREAL TOPICAL kit
Diclopak
Painazin CP
BioMega
Campo pharma Muscle hot
Terocin
Remaxazon External Patch
Diclosiacin
Capzasin-P Creme - 0.025%
KASEHA Pain Relieving Gel
NuDroxicin pain relief Roll-On
Pain Relieving Roll-On
Wellness Products J-FLEX
Megrix OTC
FlexxSonic Pain Relief
Arthur Itis Cream
Parche Leon
Rugby Capsaicin External Analgesic
LidoPro
Capsaicin Mild Cream
NaproxenPax
Nufabrx Diabetic Sock
Menthozen Hydrogel
PainBloc
DFS 75mg DR/MS 25%/MENTH 6%/CAP 0.025% PAK
Oprava
Capzasin No Mess Applicator
LONOL Forte Gel
Aspercreme Warming Patch
Nufabrx Neck Wrap
Capment
Frankie Avalons Zero Pain Roll On
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 5percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Better Nature Pain Relief Cream
Rezil
Flanax Liniment
Good Neighbor Capsaicin Heat Patch for Back
Diclosaicin
Pain Away
Capxib
Capzasin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
CVS Capsaicin
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief 2 MILD
Nufabrx Foot/Ankle Sleeve
Tianhe Zhuifeng Gao
Megrix
Dr.'s Cream
Overtime-X
Kapzin DC
Arthricare for Women Quick Drying
Capsaicin Pain Relief
Menthozen Cream
Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine
Awaye
FourPainRX
Benejoint
Arthritis Pain Reliever
Family Care Thera Flex Pain
Overtime
Penetrex(r) Arthritis Pain Relief
Nopiate Topical Pain Relief
Releevia MC
Alivio
Arthritis Pain Relief
Nufabrx Knee Sleeve
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief 1-COOL
Mac
CVS Capsaicin arthritis pain relief
Minted Leaf Heat Therapy Relief Roll-On
Tianhe Gutong Tiegao (in Polyisobutylene Carrier)
Arthritazin Pain Relieving EZ
Kanjo Natural Pain relief oil
Dusel Warm Arthritis Dead Sea Salt Therapy
Ultracin
Capsaicin No-Fuss Applicator
Flanax
RockSauce FIERY HOT PAIN RELIEF
Wellness Products VictoRx
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine Rx
Solaice
CVS Medicated Heat 1 ct
Lidopro
Nufabrx Wrist Sleeve
Revlex Arthritis Pain Relief
Atomic Balm
Emu Essentials Brand Pain Relieving
Joint Maintenance Compliance Kit
Capsaicin Arthritis Pain Relief Cream
Bioaches
Capsaicin Heat Patches Back and Large Areas
SmartRx Gaba-V Kit
MenCaps
Rock Sauce
IRxAmigra
NuDroxiPAK N-500
Eagle
Migryl
Nexalgia
Dfs 1.5%/ms 25%/menth 6%/cap 0.025% Pak
Hot Spot Point Relief
Screamin Hot Toast
AthletesGel
Capsaicin Cream
1st Medxpatch With Lidocaine 4%
Fatazen Sweat Enhance Hot
Capsaicin Heat
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-50
Capzasin Quick Relief
LivRelief Pain Relief
Capsaicin External Analgesic
Kool Heat Pain Therapy
Simanix
Doloracin/l Rx With Lidocaine
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve XS/S
Medi-derm Rx
Sure Relief SR Relief
Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine - Strong
Therapy Pain
Assured Pain Relief Hot Patch
PureKana
Therapatch Warm
Rocksauce Fire
Aleveer Patch
Kentwool SensationWool with Nufabrx
Born Again Super Pain Relieving Lotion
DINGTAI PHARMATopical Analgesic
Doloracin Rx
Mendex
Inavix
Miracle Plus Overnight Pain Relieving
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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