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
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
Capsaicina
Capsaicin
Brand Names
Weh-Weh Natural Pain relief oil
WellPatch Capsaicin Pain Relief
Dr Demand Relief Pain Relief
Dyninex
NuDroxiPAK M-15
DFS 75mg DR/MS 25%/MENTH 6%/CAP 0.025% PAK
Medicated Heat
Sherman and Clark Pain Relieving
Benejoint
Omega 3 Heat Therapy
Nufabrx Calf Sleeve
Capsaicin Cream
Diclovix CM
Paraid Hot Capsicum
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief
Cvs Capsaicin
Capsaicin Heat Patches Back and Large Areas
Parche Leon Milagroso Dual Action
Levatio Patch
Capzasin No Mess Applicator
Omega 3
Dolor-parche With Lidocaine-RX
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Arthritis Pain Relief
Rugby Capsaicin External Analgesic
CANNABIN PLUS Warming Pain Relief
Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine
IRxAmigra
Flanax
Overtime-hmp
Arthricare for Women Multi-action
Capsaicin Pain Relief
Coralite Topical Analgesic Capsaicin Heat
Megrix
Raging Kakapo Pain Relieve
Zang Hong Hua Pain Relieving
Coralite Pain Relief Hot
Parche Leon Milagroso
Muscular Balm
Soothanol X2
Frankie Avalons Zero Pain Roll On
Alivio
2-Count HEAT PATCHES
Allevess
Arthritis Pain Relief
Satogesic Hot
Pennsaicin
Ultra Strength Pain Relief
Genorthix Pain Relieving Roll On
Therapy Pain
Hurt Blocker Pro
FlexePax
Simanix
Menthozen Hydrogel Patch
Pain Relief Cream Extra Strength
Miracle Plus Neck and Shoulder Pain Relief
Neuriterx
QC Arthritis Pain Relief
Fast Arthritis Aid Pain Relieving
Xyphex Biofrequency Chip
PainBloc24
Synovium Pain Relieving Gel
Aspercreme Warming No Mess
InstaSoothe Pain Relief
Perform Atomic Heat
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic
Astrapharm Chilli Brand External Medicated
Satohap Cool and Hot Pads
Zostrix High Potency Foot Pain Relief
Overtime-HMP
Douleurin Topical Pain Relief
Hot Spot Point Relief
Kapzin DC
Capzasin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Jupiter Pain Patch
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Gel
Ageranium Patch
Family Care Arthritis Pain Relief
Arthricare for Women Quick Drying
Equi-block Dt Formula
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve XL/XXL
Wellness Products VictoRx
Rite Aid Capsicum Hot
Better Nature Pain Relief BalmX
Exoten-C
Invisible Pain
Pallerix OTC BIOfrequency Chip
PainMD Max
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 5percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Diclosaicin
Outdoor Hands
Menthacin - Cream
Triple Action Arthritis
VitaCin
Capment
Aspercreme Warming
Sinsinpas Hot Large
Arthritazin Pain Relieving EZ
Red hot
MaC Patch
Arthur Itis Cream
Red Hot
Overtime-X
Ziclocin
Hot Pain Relieving
Capzix
Menthozen
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-75
NuDiclo TabPak
LivRelief Pain Relief
LidoPro
Soothee Patch
Offense Player Sports
Kerasal NeuroCream
Capsaicin Heat Patches Pain Relief
Flex-OL
Nufabrx Back Wrap
Alegenix Biofrequency Chip
Ultra Therapy Pain Relief
AthletesGel
Moisturizing Glucosamine Brand
Flanax Liniment Unit Dose Display
Capsaicin Regular Cream
Nopiate Topical Pain Relief
Pure Pain Relief
Earths Care Arthritis
Diclofex DC
Rock Sauce
PainKoolers
Capsiderm
Atomic Balm
Nufabrx Arm Sleeve
HURT BLOCKER PRO Pain Relief
Apanol Linimento Obrero
Arthritis Extra Strength Roll-ON Lotion
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine
Pain Relief
Miracle Plus Overnight Pain Relieving
Qutenza
CopperFixx
Dr.'s Cream
Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Medi-derm Rx
Capzasin P Arthritis Pain Relief
Inavix
Lidopro
Hot spot point relief
Nufabrx Foot/Ankle Sleeve
Pure Relief Penetrating Pain Relief
Renovo Lido5
Coralite Pain Relief
NuDroxiPAK
Arthricare for Women Extra Moisturizing
Transderm-IQ
BioMega Heat Pain Therapy
Moor Balm - Crm
Reliever
NobleAid CapsAid
Hot Pain Relief
Capsaicin 0.1 Percent
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief
Leader Capsaicin Pain Relief Cream
CMC Pain Relieving
My Omega Heat Therapy
Capsinac
Dusel Warm Arthritis Dead Sea Salt Therapy
Nufabrx Neck Wrap
Nufabrx Ankle Sock
Heet Liniment Liq
Doloracin/l Rx With Lidocaine
Painazin CP
Neuritrx
Rugby Capsaicin Cream
FlexxSonic Pain Relief
Capzasin Quick Relief
BLUE SPRING Foot and Leg Comfort Cream with Pain Relief
Hempvana Ultra Strength Pain Relief Cream - Deep Heat
Medi-derm Topical Pain Relief
Sure Result SR Relief
Migryl Biofrequency Chip
1st Medxpatch With Lidocaine 4%
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve XS/S
SumaChip
Flexipak
NuDroxiPAK N-500
Equate Capsaicin Pain Relieving
CVS Capsaicin arthritis pain relief
Transderm-iQ
Ultracin
Cajun Hot Ice Muscle and Joint Pain Rub
Littles All Natural Arthritic Pain Relief
Therapatch Warm
Kentwool SensationWool with Nufabrx
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic Patch
Rezil
Sinelee
PureKana
Dfs 1.5%/ms 25%/menth 6%/cap 0.025% Pak
Solstice Capsaicin Patch Hot
Capsaicin Forte Cream
NuDroxicin pain relief Roll-On
NuDroxicin
Dr. OH BALM
Arthritazin Pain Relieving
Capsaicin 0.075 Percent
Mentholatum Ironman
Capsaicin Hot Patches
PainBloc
Toplast Hot Capsaicin 0.025percent
Capsaicin
Astronic
Medi-patch With Lidocaine
Rub A535 Capsaicin
Medi-patch With Lidocaine Rx
Ziclopro
Aspercreme Warming Patch
Medicated Pain Relief Hot
Diclopak
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-50
Leader Capsaicin
Awaye
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Liquid
Kessler Family Wellness
Complete hemp
Rocksauce Ice
Sure Result DSS Premium Pak
Melt Pain Away
K2c
NuDroxiPAK I-800
Zostrix Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief
CapsFenac Pak
Menthacin Lotion
NaproPax
Yunnan Baiyao Arthritis Pain Relief
Neurodexx
Wasabi Rub
Born Again Super Pain Relieving Lotion
N-LABS SOLAR MAX Topical Analgesic
Capsaicin Heat
Ameri Patch
Meijer Capsaicin
Relyyt
Pain Away
Glacierix
Alivio Medicated Pain
DicloHeal-60
Assured Pain Relief Hot Patch
VANTELIN HOT PAIN RELIEVING Gel Patch Large
LCDO. ORLANDO RIVERA ARTHRITIS Topical Analgesic
Fors Pain Relief
Arth Arrest
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief 2 MILD
Kanjo Natural Pain relief oil
Menthol 4.5% Capsaicin 0.0225%
NuDroxiPAK E-400
Ziks Arthritis Pain Relief
Zostrix Hot and Cold Therapy System
Pain Relieving Gel-Patch
BRONSON SOOTHE Pain Relief
Castiva Warming
MediRelief Hot
CareOne Arthritis Pain Relief
Chill Pain Away
Nufabrx Ankle Sleeve
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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Nucleic Acids Res. 2011 Jan; 39 (Database issue):D1035-41. | PMID:21059682