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
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
Capsaicin
trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Capsaicina
Brand Names
Zostrix High Potency Foot Pain Relief
PainMD Max
Megrix
Capment
Medi-patch With Lidocaine
Doloracin Rx
Astrapharm Chilli Brand
RETADOLOR Pain Relief
Neuriterx 0.05%
Emu Essentials Brand Pain Relieving
Menthol 4.5% Capsaicin 0.0225%
AmeriPatch
Guardania Pain
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Socks
Capsaicin Topical Analgesic
Offense Player Arthritis Pain
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve M/L
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Ankle Sleeve
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine Rx
Paraid Hot Capsicum
Reliever
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Roll-On with Capsaicin and CBD
BIO-MEGA Heat Therapy
Capsaicin Mild Cream
Nuvira
External Analgesic
Relyyt
Raging Kakapo Pain Relieve
Dyninex
Penetrex(r) Arthritis Pain Relief
FlexePax
Trubrexa
Terphouse
Inavix
Renovo
Wellness Products J-FLEX
Kapsin
Moisturizing Glucosamine Brand
Capsaicin 0.1 Percent
Zostrix Diabetic Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief
Atomic Balm
Leader Capsaicin Pain Relief Cream
NobleAid CapsAid
Nufabrx Compression Sock
Perform Atomic Heat
Pain Relieving
Dr Demand Relief Pain Relief
Menthozen
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic Patch
Aleveer Patch
Med O-3 Bio-
CopperFixx
Aspercreme Warming
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief
Screamin Hot Toast
Arthricare for Women Quick Drying
Capsaicin Heat Patches Back and Large Areas
Transderm-iQ
Mendex
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief Maximum Strength
Coralite Medicated Heat
DFS 75mg DR/MS 25%/MENTH 6%/CAP 0.025% PAK
Good Neighbor Capsaicin Heat Patch for Back
Corisin Arthritis Pain Relief
Theragen
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Hot spot point relief
CVS Medicated Heat 1 ct
CVS Capsaicin arthritis pain relief
Qutenza
Arth Arrest
Synovium Pain Relieving Gel
Capzix
Walgreens Capsaicin Hot
Tianhe Zhuifeng Gao
Satogesic Hot
Assured Pain Relief Hot Menthol
DICLAREAL TOPICAL kit
FlexxSonic Pain Relief
Aspercreme Warming Patch
Awaye
Rub A535 Capsaicin
Minted Leaf Heat Therapy Relief Roll-On
Better Nature Pain Relief Cream
Omega 3 Heat Therapy
Pallerix OTC BIOfrequency Chip
Yunnan Baiyao Arthritis Pain Relief
Capzasin No Mess Applicator
Eagle
LaboFlex Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
Apanol Linimento Obrero
Painazin CP
True Pain Relief Plus
NuDroxiPAK
NuDroxiPAK I-800
Wellness Products VictoRx
Menthozen Hydrogel
Capsaicin Forte Cream
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic
Migryl Biofrequency Chip
Aflexeryl-MC
MedWorx
Kool Heat Pain Therapy
AnodyneRx
Capsaicin Cream
Genorthix Pain Relieving Roll On
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Liquid
Medi-patch With Lidocaine Rx
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve XS/S
Overtime-HMP
Gellert Joint Care
Diclofex DC
IRxMyoRub
Pure Relief
New Terocin
VANTELIN HOT PAIN RELIEVING Gel Patch Large
Sinelee
Better Nature Pain Relief BalmX
RockSauce FIERY HOT PAIN RELIEF
LBri Super Aloe Stop The Pain
Overtime
WellPatch Capsaicin Pain Relief
Diclosiacin
Muscular Balm
Diclopak
Rock Sauce
Bio-Sorb
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine
Capzasin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Ziks Arthritis Pain Relief
Parche Leon Milagroso Dual Action
Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine - Strong
Rite Aid Capsicum Hot
Menthacin - Cream
Parche Leon
Pain Relieving Gel-Patch
Arthmed Topical Analgesic
Dr. Harveys Herbal Motion Pain Formula
Nufabrx Diabetic Sock
Pain Relief
DINGTAI PHARMATopical Analgesic
Hot Pain Relief
LidoPro
QC Arthritis Pain Relief
Sinsinpas Hot Large
LCDO. ORLANDO RIVERA ARTHRITIS Topical Analgesic
CANNABIN PLUS Warming Pain Relief
Levatio Patch
PainKoolers
Cvs Capsaicin
Outdoor Hands
Parche Leon Milagroso
Cajun Hot Ice Muscle and Joint Pain Rub
Mac
Diclovix CM
Migryl
Capsimide
Dr. OH BALM
Flexin
Tianhe Gutong Tiegao (in Polyisobutylene Carrier)
Bioaches
Captracin
Xoten-C
Arthritazin Pain Relieving EZ
Fast Arthritis Aid Pain Relieving
Miracle Plus Overnight Pain Relieving
Dfs 1.5%/ms 25%/menth 6%/cap 0.025% Pak
Glacierix
Heet Liniment Liq
Pallerix
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 4percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 5percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Hot Spot Point Relief
Red hot
beeRX Muscle and Joint Pain Relief
Campo pharma Muscle hot
Nuvira Patch
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Capsaicin
Hempvana Ultra Strength Pain Relief Cream - Deep Heat
NuDroxiPAK M-15
NuDiclo TabPak
Tianhe Gutong Tiegao
Capsaicin Pain Relief
Pain Relief Cream Extra Strength
Zostrix Original Strength
Trans-D
NuDroxiPAK E-400
Joint Maintenance Compliance Kit
Mentholatum Ironman
HURT BLOCKER PRO Pain Relief
EMU THERAPY Red Hot Pepper Pain Relief Cream
CyclobenzaprinePax
Ameri Patch
Megrix OTC
VANTELIN HOT PAIN RELIEVING Gel Patch
Capsaicin Arthritis Pain Relief Cream
Dolor-parche With Lidocaine-RX
MaC Patch
Alivio
Lidopro
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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