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
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
Capsaicina
(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Capsaicin
Brand Names
Rocksauce Fire
Pain Away
Chill Pain Away
Ultimate Topical Pain Relief Patch
Arth Arrest
Aspercreme Warming No Mess
MediRelief Hot
Hot Pain Relief
Kessler Family Wellness
Red Hot
Family Care Thera Flex Pain
DINGTAI PHARMATopical Analgesic
MenCaps
Menthozen Cream
Omega 3 Heat Therapy
My Omega Heat Therapy
Zostrix Diabetic Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief
Arthritic Pain Relief
Zostrix Hp
Painazin CP
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic Patch
Capsaicin Mild Cream
Bio-Sorb
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Arthritis Pain Relief
Power Pain Relief Stick
A2a Arthritis
Rezil
Parche Leon
Hong Hoa Pain Relieving
Eagle
Parche Leon Milagroso Dual Action
Pain Relief
Diclofex DC
Sinelee
Earths Care Arthritis
Zostrix Original Strength
Jupiter Pain Patch
K2c
Dolor-parche With Lidocaine-RX
Astronic
Inavix
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 4percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
True Pain Relief Plus
FourPainRX
LivRelief Pain Relief
AnodyneRx
EMU THERAPY Red Hot Pepper Pain Relief Cream
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief 2 MILD
Yunnan Baiyao Arthritis Pain Relief
Kapsin
Satohap Cool and Hot Pads
Capsaicin No-Fuss Applicator
Iclofenac CP
Arthricare for Women Quick Drying
Pallerix
Fatazen Sweat Enhance Hot
Awaye
Zang Hong Hua Pain Relieving
InstaSoothe Pain Relief
Diclopak
Frankie Avalons ZERO PAIN Original Formula Roll-On Maximum Strength PAIN RELIEVER
Capsimide
LONOL Forte Gel
SumaChip
Minted Leaf Heat Therapy Relief Roll-On
LCDO. ORLANDO RIVERA ARTHRITIS Topical Analgesic
Tianhe Gutong Tiegao
Rugby Capsaicin External Analgesic
Xoten-C
Penetrex(r) Arthritis Pain Relief
DCH Arthritis Pain Relief Roll-On
NuDroxicin pain relief Roll-On
Mentholatum Ironman
Moor Balm - Crm
NuDiclo SoluPak
Capzasin P Arthritis Pain Relief
Reliaderm
Mendex
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine Rx
Offense Player Sports
Preferred Plus Arthritis Cream
Rub A535 Capsaicin
Pain Relief Roll On
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic
Capsaicin
Renovo
Capsaicin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Ameri Patch
Overtime-X
Ziks Arthritis Pain Relief
Dr. OH BALM
Capsaicin Topical Analgesic
LABOFLEX Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
AthletesGel
Medi-patch With Lidocaine Rx
Dusel Warm Arthritis Dead Sea Salt Therapy
Parche Leon Milagroso
SprayPain Away
Diclosiacin
Adazin
Zostrix Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief
Revlex Arthritis Pain Relief
NuDroxiPAK I-800
Soothe
Astrapharm Chilli Brand External Medicated
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve XS/S
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Roll-On with Capsaicin and CBD
Melt Pain Away
Muscular Balm
Menthozen Hydrogel Patch
Cvs Capsaicin
Walgreens Capsaicin Hot
Complete hemp
CareOne Arthritis Pain Relief
Leader Capsaicin
Anodynz
Littles All Natural Arthritic Pain Relief
Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine - Strong
Campo pharma Muscle hot
QC Arthritis Pain Relief
Dyninex
Capsaicin Hot Patches
MaC Patch
Red hot
Capzasin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Ultra Strength Pain Relief
Capsaicin 0.075 Percent
Leader Capsaicin Pain Relief Cream
Nufabrx Foot/Ankle Sleeve
Frankie Avalons Zero Pain Roll On
Relyyt
Therapatch Warm
RETADOLOR Pain Relief
Capsaicin Forte Cream
Remaxazon External Patch
CMC Pain Relieving
Screamin Hot Toast
Pallerix OTC BIOfrequency Chip
PureKana
Glacierix
Menthozen Hydrogel
Trans-D
MedWorx
Capsaicin 0.1 Percent
BLUE SPRING Foot and Leg Comfort Cream with Pain Relief
Levatio Patch
Reliever
Diclosaicin
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Ankle Sleeve
WellPatch Capsaicin Pain Relief
NaproPax
SmartRx Gaba-V Kit
LBri Super Aloe Stop The Pain
Invisible Pain
Renovo Lido5
Capsodan Cream
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve
Migryl Biofrequency Chip
Capsaicin Heat Patches Back and Large Areas
Nufabrx Ankle Sleeve
Allevess
Transanosil
LidoPro
Nuvira Patch
Ultra Therapy Pain Relief
Medi-derm Rx
New Terocin
Nexalgia
Overtime-HMP
Pennsaicin
Nuvira
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief Maximum Strength
Migryl
Good Neighbor Capsaicin Heat Patch for Back
Theragen
Dfs 1.5%/ms 25%/menth 6%/cap 0.025% Pak
Soothanol X2
Cajun Hot Ice Muscle and Joint Pain Rub
Born Again Super Pain Relieving Lotion
FlexxSonic Pain Relief
Capsaicin External Analgesic
Exoten-C
BioMega
Toplast Hot Capsaicin 0.025percent
CopperFixx
Gellert Joint Care
Releevia
DFS 75mg DR/MS 25%/MENTH 6%/CAP 0.025% PAK
Flanax
Omega 3
WellPatch Warming Pain Relief
Medicated Heat
Megrix OTC
DICLAREAL TOPICAL kit
Releevia MC
Capsaicin Cream 0.025%
Assured Pain Relief Hot Patch
Outdoor Hands
CyclobenzaprinePax
Fesi
Capzix
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Relief Roll On
Hempvana Ultra Strength Pain Relief Cream - Deep Heat
LaboFlex Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
Triple Action Arthritis
Compression Sock
Medicated Compression Sock
Kerasal NeuroCream
Megrix
Capsaicin Pain Relief
Flex-OL
Rugby Arthritis Pain Relieving Topical Analgesic
2-Count HEAT PATCHES
Aleveer Patch
Neuriterx 0.05%
CapsFenac Pak
Arthritis Pain Reliever
Med O-3 Bio-
Meijer Capsaicin
Coralite Topical Analgesic Capsaicin Heat
Capsaicin Regular Cream
Pain Relief Cream Extra Strength
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Capsaicin
Moisturizing Glucosamine Brand
NuDiclo TabPak
Solaice
Menthol 4.5% Capsaicin 0.0225%
NobleAid CapsAid
Zostrix Hot and Cold Therapy System
Wellness Products VictoRx
BRONSON SOOTHE Pain Relief
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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