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
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
Capsaicin
Capsaicina
(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Brand Names
Diclopak
Hot spot point relief
Reliever
Therapy Pain
Earths Care Arthritis
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic
Pure Relief
Nopiate Topical Pain Relief
PainMD Max
MaC Patch
Simanix
Inavix
Levatio Patch
Nufabrx Diabetic Sock
BioMega Heat Pain Therapy
Arthritic Pain Relief
Dr Demand Relief Pain Relief
Anodynz Biofrequency Chip
Trubrexa Patch ER
Emu Essentials Brand Pain Relieving
Medi-sulting Topical Pain Relief
Kanjo Natural Pain relief oil
VANTELIN HOT PAIN RELIEVING Gel Patch Large
Cannavera Pain Relief
Nufabrx Grey Polka Dot Sock
Heet Liniment Liq
Pure Relief Penetrating Pain Relief
Invisible Pain
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Capsaicin
Releevia MC
Migryl Biofrequency Chip
Neuritrx
NuDroxiPAK I-800
Soothanol X2
Anodynz
LaboFlex Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
SprayPain Away
BRONSON SOOTHE Pain Relief
Ultimate Topical Pain Relief Patch
Transderm-iQ
Pain Relief
Solaice
Synovium Pain Relieving Gel
Glacierix
IRxAmigra
A2a Arthritis
Frankie Avalons Zero Pain Roll On
KASEHA Pain Relieving Gel
Capsicum Patch
CMC Pain Relieving
Equate Capsaicin Pain Relieving
Omega 3 Heat Therapy
MenCaps
Terocin
LidoPro
Pallerix OTC BIOfrequency Chip
NuDroxicin pain relief Roll-On
Cvs Capsaicin
Overtime-X
ZENSEZONE Arthmed Temporary Pain Relief Cream
Capzasin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Capsimide
Kapsin
Pain Relief Patch
Alegenix Biofrequency Chip
LBri Super Aloe Stop The Pain
Capsaicin Regular Cream
Diclosiacin
LONOL Forte Gel
Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine
Aspercreme Warming Patch
Awaye
Apanol Linimento Obrero
Dr Iyers MyoRub
Zostrix High Potency Foot Pain Relief
bB Medicated Pain Relieving Oil
VANTELIN HOT PAIN RELIEVING Gel Patch
Family Care Thera Flex Pain
NuDroxiPAK
SumaChip
Ziclocin
Ziclopro
CVS Medicated Heat 1 ct
Pain Relieving Roll-On
Rugby Capsaicin Cream
Nufabrx Wrist Sleeve
FourPainRX
Capzasin-P Creme - 0.025%
Pain Relief Cream Extra Strength
DICLAREAL TOPICAL kit
Flexin
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Arthritis Pain Relief
Captracin
Hot Spot Point Relief
Capxib
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 4percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve M/L
Ultracin
Megrix
Ziks Arthritis Pain Relief
Medi-patch With Lidocaine Rx
Hot Pain Relief
WellPatch Warming Pain Relief
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Liquid
Wasabi Rub
Hong Hoa Pain Relieving
Rotex
Medi-derm Rx
Coralite Pain Relief
Capsaicin Cream
Menthol 4.5% Capsaicin 0.0225%
PainBloc
Medrox
Capsiderm
CVS Capsaicin arthritis pain relief
Rocksauce Ice
Overtime-hmp
Dr.'s Cream
Zostrix Hp
CMX Topical Pain
Offense Player Arthritis Pain
AmeriPatch
Sinsinpas Hot Large
Medicated Pain Relief Hot
Cajun Hot Ice Muscle and Joint Pain Rub
Wellness Products J-FLEX
FlexxSonic Pain Relief
Power Pain Relief Stick
Miracle Plus Overnight Pain Relieving
Wellness Products VictoRx
Pain Relieving
Ultra Therapy Pain Relief
Allevess
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-75
Medicated Compression Sock
Overtime
CyclobenzaprinePax
Theragen HP
Zostrix Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief
Kentwool SensationWool with Nufabrx
DINGTAI PHARMATopical Analgesic
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine Rx
Flex-OL
Sure Result SR Relief
Capsaicin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Dfs 1.5%/ms 25%/menth 6%/cap 0.025% Pak
Dolor-parche With Lidocaine-RX
Pain Relief Roll On
Lido-RX 4.1
RETADOLOR Pain Relief
Capzasin No Mess Applicator
Flanax
Diclosaicin
Walgreens Capsaicin Hot
Medicated Heat
Arthritazin Pain Relieving EZ
Hot Pain Relieving
K2c
MediRelief Hot
Astrapharm Chilli Brand External Medicated
Trubrexa
Capsaicin 0.1 Percent
Doloracin/l Rx With Lidocaine
Good Neighbor Capsaicin Heat Patch for Back
Compression Sock
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief 1-COOL
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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