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
Terocin
Limencin
NaproxenPax
Lidopro
Rematex
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief 1-COOL
Cannavera Pain Relief
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve
Hot Spot Point Relief
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-50
Simanix
MenCaps
AnodyneRx
Medrox
Emu Essentials Brand Pain Relieving
Genorthix Pain Relieving Roll On
Rocksauce Ice
Theragen
Mega Patch
Menthozen Cream
Rugby Capsaicin Cream
Campo pharma Muscle hot
Adazin
Nexalgia
Qutenza
Levatio Patch
CVS Medicated Heat 1 ct
Australian Dream Power 4 Muscle and Joint Pain Relief Cream
BRONSON SOOTHE Pain Relief
Capsaicin Mild Cream
Pain Away
Capzasin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Neuriterx 0.05%
NaproPax
Nufabrx Neck Wrap
Neuvaxin Patch
Capsaicin 0.075 Percent
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic Patch
Capsaicin Heat Patches Back and Large Areas
Nufabrx Ankle Sleeve
Power Pain Relief Stick
Soothe
Overtime
Joint Maintenance Compliance Kit
Ziks Arthritis Pain Relief
Revlex Arthritis Pain Relief
Menthacin - Cream
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief Maximum Strength
Medi-derm Rx
Kessler Family Wellness
Silvera Pain Relief Patch
LBri Super Aloe Stop The Pain
LexiCaps
BioMega Heat Pain Therapy
NuDroxiPAK E-400
Cajun Hot Ice Muscle and Joint Pain Rub
N-LABS SOLAR MAX Topical Analgesic
1st Medxpatch With Lidocaine 4%-rx
Arthritic Pain Relief
Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine - Strong
Dolor-parche With Lidocaine-RX
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Ankle Sleeve
Better Nature Pain Relief BalmX
QC Arthritis Pain Relief
Nufabrx Calf Sleeve
Sure Relief SR Relief
Dusel Warm Arthritis Dead Sea Salt Therapy
Fatazen Sweat Enhance Hot
Nufabrx Back Wrap
Medi-derm Topical Pain Relief
RETADOLOR Pain Relief
Miracle Plus Neck and Shoulder Pain Relief
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Liquid
Nufabrx Ankle Sock
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Capsaicin
FlexePax
Capsaicin
Penetrex(r) Arthritis Pain Relief
Tianhe Gutong Tiegao
Walgreens Capsaicin Hot
Flexin
Capsodan Cream
Sure Result DSS Premium Pak
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief
CyclobenzaprinePax
Pain Relief
Topical Pain Relief
Eagle
Doloracin/l Rx With Lidocaine
Menthozen Hydrogel
Menthol 4.5% Capsaicin 0.0225%
Kapsin
Zostrix Hot and Cold Therapy System
Mendex
Satogesic Hot
Moor Balm - Crm
SprayPain Away
K2c
BIO-MEGA Heat Therapy
Toplast Hot Capsaicin 0.025percent
Capsimide
Astrapharm Chilli Brand
Arthricare for Women Quick Drying
Pallerix OTC BIOfrequency Chip
Releevia
Medi-patch With Lidocaine Rx
External Analgesic
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Socks
NuDiclo SoluPak
Nufabrx Diabetic Sock
Ziclocin
Med O-3 Bio-
Dr. OH BALM
Arthur Itis Cream
Atomic Balm
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 5percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Anodynz
Muscular Balm
Nufabrx Compression Sock
Aspercreme Warming No Mess
MedWorx
AmeriPatch
Synovium Pain Relieving Gel
Rock Sauce
LaboFlex Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
Hempvana Ultra Strength Pain Relief Cream - Deep Heat
Bioaches
Dr Demand Relief Pain Relief
WellPatch Warming Pain Relief
Megrix OTC
Melt Pain Away
Menthacin Lotion
Solstice Capsaicin Patch Hot
Anodynz Biofrequency Chip
EMU THERAPY Red Hot Pepper Pain Relief Cream
Frankie Avalons Zero Pain Roll On
Kentwool SensationWool with Nufabrx
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve XS/S
Preferred Plus Arthritis Cream
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief
Parche Leon Milagroso Dual Action
Coralite Pain Relief Hot
Assured Pain Relief Hot Patch
Coralite Medicated Heat
Astrapharm Chilli Brand External Medicated
Omega 3 Heat Therapy
Transanosil
DICLAREAL TOPICAL kit
Offense Player Arthritis Pain
Doloracin Rx
Ultimate Topical Pain Relief Patch
Alegenix Biofrequency Chip
Littles All Natural Arthritic Pain Relief
Pain Relief Hot Patch
MaC Patch
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Relief Roll On
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 4percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Capsaicin Topical Analgesic
Theragen HP
Capxib
Nufabrx Knee Sleeve
Soothanol X2
Pain Relieving Roll-On
DicloHeal-60
CMX Topical Pain
Captracin
Arthritazin Pain Relieving
Capzasin Quick Relief
Frankie Avalons ZERO PAIN Original Formula Roll-On Maximum Strength PAIN RELIEVER
Alivio
WellPatch Capsaicin Pain Relief
Trans-D
Capment
Leader Capsaicin
Neurodexx
bB Medicated Pain Relieving Oil
Capzix
Coralite Pain Relief
Xoten-C
Diclofex DC
CopperFixx
Dr. Harveys Herbal Motion Pain Formula
BLUE SPRING Foot and Leg Comfort Cream with Pain Relief
SmartRx Gaba-V Kit
PainMD Max
Kool Heat Pain Therapy
RockSauce FIERY HOT PAIN RELIEF
Iclofenac CP
Nufabrx Foot/Ankle Sleeve
CapsFenac Pak
Family Care Thera Flex Pain
Alivio Medicated Pain
Flanax
Arthritis Pain Reliever
My Omega Heat Therapy
Apanol Linimento Obrero
Neuriterx
Nuvira
Pallerix
Neuritrx
Assured Pain Relief Hot Menthol
Terphouse
Guardania Pain
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve XL/XXL
CANNABIN PLUS Warming Pain Relief
Fors Pain Relief
Medi-patch With Lidocaine
Parche Leon
Red Hot
Offense Player Sports
Hong Hoa Pain Relieving
IRxMyoRub
Hot Pain Relieving
Capsaicin Arthritis Pain Relief Cream
NuDroxicin pain relief Roll-On
Pure Relief
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief 2 MILD
Outdoor Hands
MediRelief Hot
Miracle Plus Overnight Pain Relieving
Leader Capsaicin Pain Relief Cream
LABOFLEX Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
Nufabrx Grey Polka Dot Sock
PureKana
LidoPro
beeRX Muscle and Joint Pain Relief
Menthozen
Tianhe Gutong Tiegao (in Polyisobutylene Carrier)
Capzasin P Arthritis Pain Relief
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic
Capsaicin No-Fuss Applicator
Kapzin DC
Exoten-C
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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