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
Capsaicin
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
Brand Names
Glacierix
Limencin
Neuriterx
Assured Pain Relief Hot Menthol
Coralite Topical Analgesic Capsaicin Heat
Allevess
Better Nature Pain Relief BalmX
Parche Leon
HURT BLOCKER PRO Pain Relief
Omega 3
Capsaicin Heat Patches Back and Large Areas
Satohap Cool and Hot Pads
Mega Patch
Pain Relieving Gel-Patch
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief 1-COOL
Kessler Family Wellness
Ultracin
Sure Relief SR Relief
DICLAREAL TOPICAL kit
FlexxSonic Pain Relief
Med O-3 Bio-
Flexin
Pure Relief
EMU THERAPY Red Hot Pepper Pain Relief Cream
Doloracin Rx
NuDroxiPAK E-400
Capsaicin Hot Patches
CopperFixx
CyclobenzaprinePax
LONOL Forte Gel
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-50
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine Rx
Medi-patch With Lidocaine
Capsaicin Heat Patches Pain Relief
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic Patch
Kentwool SensationWool with Nufabrx
Exoten-C
LABOFLEX Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
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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