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
Capsaicina
trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Capsaicin
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
Brand Names
SmartRx Gaba-V Kit
Kapzin DC
Australian Dream Power 4 Muscle and Joint Pain Relief Cream
Arthritis Extra Strength Roll-ON Lotion
Arthritis Pain Relief
Menthozen Hydrogel Patch
Menthol 4.5% Capsaicin 0.0225%
Nufabrx Hand/Wrist Sleeve
Yunnan Baiyao Arthritis Pain Relief
Pain Relief
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief 1-COOL
Leader Capsaicin
Allevess
Med O-3 Bio-
Better Nature Pain Relief BalmX
Rite Aid Capsicum Hot
Xoten-C
Tianhe Zhuifeng Gao
Menthozen Cream
Arthmed Topical Analgesic
Transanosil
BIO-MEGA Heat Therapy
Muscular Balm
PainKoolers
Transderm-IQ
Minted Leaf Heat Therapy Relief Roll-On
Qroxin Patch
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve M/L
True Pain Relief Plus
Chill Pain Away
Overtime-X
Family Care Arthritis Pain Relief
Atomic Balm
Capsaicin Heat
Better Nature Pain Relief Cream
Zostrix Hot and Cold Therapy System
Lido-RX 4.1
Mentholatum Ironman
Diclovix CM
Campo pharma Muscle hot
Equate Capsaicin Pain Relieving
Capsimide
Sure Result SR Relief
Capsaicin Pain Relief
Medrox
beeRX Muscle and Joint Pain Relief
VANTELIN HOT PAIN RELIEVING Gel Patch
WellPatch Warming Pain Relief
LCDO. ORLANDO RIVERA ARTHRITIS Topical Analgesic
Hurt Blocker Pro
CVS Medicated Heat 1 ct
BLUE SPRING Foot and Leg Comfort Cream with Pain Relief
Medi-patch With Lidocaine Rx
Zostrix Original Strength
A2a Arthritis
Rock Sauce
Tianhe Gutong Tiegao (in Polyisobutylene Carrier)
Raging Kakapo Pain Relieve
Cannavera Pain Relief
Iclofenac CP
New Terocin
Trans-D
Kapsin
Kessler Family Wellness
Capsaicin Heat Patches Back and Large Areas
NuDroxiPAK I-800
Pure Relief
Xyphex Biofrequency Chip
WellPatch Capsaicin Pain Relief
Ageranium Patch
Arth Arrest
Arthricare for Women Extra Moisturizing
LaBella Linimento Obrero
Neuriterx 0.05%
Transderm-iQ
Rugby Capsaicin Cream
Nopiate Topical Pain Relief
Hot spot point relief
Menthozen Hydrogel
Topical Pain Relief Rx
Aspercreme Warming
Capsaicin Hot Patches
CVS Roll-On
Pain Relief Roll On
Tianhe Gutong Tiegao
Arthricare for Women Quick Drying
Bioaches
Mendex
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Socks
Dr.'s Cream
Bio-Sorb
Dendracin Neurodendraxcin
Pain Away
Wellness Products VictoRx
Painazin CP
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Capsaicin
Pain Relief Patch
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic Patch
Rotex
CareOne Arthritis Pain Relief
CVS Capsaicin arthritis pain relief
Pain Relieving
Lidopro
Flanax Liniment
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-50
Relyyt
Ultra Strength Pain Relief
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Liquid
K2c
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-75
Diclofex DC
Satogesic Hot
Ziks Arthritis Pain Relief
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve XL/XXL
Capsaicin Regular Cream
Preferred Plus Arthritis Cream
Releevia MC
Gellert Joint Care
External Analgesic
RETADOLOR Pain Relief
Coralite Medicated Heat
Hot Spot Point Relief
Fast Arthritis Aid Pain Relieving
Fatazen Sweat Enhance Hot
Therapy Pain
Menthol, Capsaicin
AthletesGel
Doloracin/l Rx With Lidocaine
Capsicum Patch
Nexalgia
Dfs 1.5%/ms 25%/menth 6%/cap 0.025% Pak
Nufabrx Calf Sleeve
Diclosaicin
Nufabrx Compression Sock
EMU THERAPY Red Hot Pepper Pain Relief Cream
Moisturizing Glucosamine Brand
Pallerix OTC BIOfrequency Chip
Soothe
Theragen HP
Solstice Capsaicin Patch Hot
IRxAmigra
Nuvira Patch
Wasabi Rub
CMX Topical Pain
ZENSEZONE Arthmed Temporary Pain Relief Cream
Complete hemp
Inavix
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief
Blue Ice Pain Relieving
Trubrexa
N-LABS SOLAR MAX Topical Analgesic
CapsFenac Pak
Penetrex(r) Arthritis Pain Relief
Medicated Pain Relief Hot
Diclopak
Joint Maintenance Compliance Kit
Neurodexx
Kentwool SensationWool with Nufabrx
Hong Hoa Pain Relieving
Therapatch Warm
Flanax
Arthricare for Women Multi-action
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve XS/S
Medicated Compression Sock
Astrapharm Chilli Brand External Medicated
Reliaderm
My Omega Heat Therapy
Alivio Medicated Pain
Cajun Hot Ice Muscle and Joint Pain Rub
Overtime-HMP
Awaye
Anodynz
Exoten-C
Nufabrx Arm Sleeve
Pain Relief Cream Extra Strength
Parche Leon
AmeriPatch
DicloHeal-60
PureKana
FlexePax
Aspercreme Warming Patch
Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine
Neuvaxin Patch
Glacierix
CANNABIN PLUS Warming Pain Relief
LivRelief Pain Relief
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief Maximum Strength
Dr. OH BALM
Parche Leon Milagroso
Toplast Hot Capsaicin 0.025percent
Flexipak
LaboFlex Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
Hot Pain Relieving
Douleurin Topical Pain Relief
Melt Pain Away
Capsiderm
RockSauce FIERY HOT PAIN RELIEF
Compression Sock
Coralite Pain Relief
Diclosiacin
Kapsin External Analgesic
Triple Action Arthritis
Megrix OTC
Neuritrx
Earths Care Arthritis
Pure Relief Penetrating Pain Relief
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic
2-Count HEAT PATCHES
Satohap Cool and Hot Pads
Offense Player Sports
CMC Pain Relieving
Sinelee
FourPainRX
Capzix
Flex-OL
Soothee Patch
Capxib
Medicated Heat
DFS 75mg DR/MS 25%/MENTH 6%/CAP 0.025% PAK
NuDroxiPAK M-15
Arthritis Pain Reliever
Invisible Pain
1st Medxpatch With Lidocaine 4%
Capsaicin Cream 0.025%
Topical Pain Relief
Arth RX Topical Analgesic
Dr Iyers MyoRub
Kool Heat Pain Therapy
Zostrix Hp
MediRelief Hot
Astrapharm Chilli Brand
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 5percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Neuriterx
Sherman and Clark Pain Relieving
PainMD Max
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Gel
Medi-patch With Lidocaine
LidoPro
Flexin
Aspercreme Warming No Mess
Aflexeryl-MC
Reliever
Born Again Super Pain Relieving Lotion
Extra Strength Pain Reliever
CyclobenzaprinePax
Offense Player Arthritis Pain
Ultimate Topical Pain Relief Patch
1st Medxpatch With Lidocaine 4%-rx
Capsinac
Pain Relieving Roll-On
Screamin Hot Toast
Fors Pain Relief
Sure Relief SR Relief
Capsaicin No-Fuss Applicator
Nufabrx Foot/Ankle Sleeve
Nufabrx Neck Wrap
VitaCin
Sure Result DSS Premium Pak
Limencin
Capsaicin External Analgesic
Silvera Pain Relief Patch
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 4percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Roll-On with Capsaicin and CBD
AnodyneRx
Aleveer Patch
Solaice
Sinsinpas Hot Large
Nufabrx Diabetic Sock
Eagle
Soothanol X2
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine
Releevia
NuDroxiPAK E-400
Red Hot
Dr. Harveys Herbal Motion Pain Formula
Coralite Muscle and Joint Pain Relief
LABOFLEX Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
Medi-sulting Topical Pain Relief
Capsaicin 0.1 Percent
Good Neighbor Capsaicin Heat Patch for Back
QC Arthritis Pain Relief
Weh-Weh Natural Pain relief oil
Qutenza
LONOL Forte Gel
Heet Liniment Liq
Pallerix
Meijer Capsaicin
NaproxenPax
Alegenix Biofrequency Chip
Paraid Hot Capsicum
NobleAid CapsAid
Mega Patch
DINGTAI PHARMATopical Analgesic
Ultracin
Arthritazin Pain Relieving EZ
BioMega
SprayPain Away
InstaSoothe Pain Relief
LBri Super Aloe Stop The Pain
Miracle Plus Neck and Shoulder Pain Relief
IRxMyoRub
Levatio Patch
Rub A535 Capsaicin
Kanjo Natural Pain relief oil
Capsaicin Topical Analgesic
Castiva Warming
Doloracin Rx
Pure Pain Relief
Renovo
Rugby Capsaicin External Analgesic
NuDiclo TabPak
Nufabrx Back Wrap
Capsaicin
Red hot
PainBloc24
Perform Atomic Heat
CareALL Arthritis and Muscle
bB Medicated Pain Relieving Oil
Rugby Arthritis Pain Relieving Topical Analgesic
Overtime
Migryl Biofrequency Chip
NuDroxicin
Rematex
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine Rx
Terphouse
Genorthix Pain Relieving Roll On
Capsaicin Arthritis Pain Relief Cream
Zostrix Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief
Nufabrx Wrist Sleeve
Frankie Avalons ZERO PAIN Original Formula Roll-On Maximum Strength PAIN RELIEVER
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
BioMega Heat Pain Therapy
Capsodan Cream
Outdoor Hands
Menthozen
Mac
Pain Relief Hot Patch
Zang Hong Hua Pain Relieving
Menthacin Lotion
Adazin
Rocksauce Ice
Capsaicin Forte Cream
Ameri Patch
Capzasin-P Creme - 0.025%
Assured Pain Relief Hot Patch
Medrox-Rx
MedWorx
Omega 3 Heat Therapy
Emu Essentials Brand Pain Relieving
Capzasin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Menthacin - Cream
Ziclocin
Frankie Avalons Zero Pain Roll On
Wellness Products J-FLEX
Migryl
Arthur Itis Cream
Fesi
Theragen
Littles All Natural Arthritic Pain Relief
Corisin Arthritis Pain Relief
Capzasin No Mess Applicator
Terocin
Flanax Liniment Unit Dose Display
MaC Patch
Reme D
Renovo Lido5
Overtime-hmp
Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine - Strong
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief 2 MILD
Alivio
Equi-block Dt Formula
Ultra Therapy Pain Relief
Simanix
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve
Hot Pain Relief
Medi-derm Rx
MenCaps
Cvs Capsaicin
Capsaicin Heat Patches Pain Relief
Synovium Pain Relieving Gel
Hempvana Ultra Strength Pain Relief Cream - Deep Heat
Nufabrx Ankle Sock
Leader Capsaicin Pain Relief Cream
Walgreens Capsaicin Hot
Nufabrx Knee Sleeve
Family Care Thera Flex Pain
Medi-derm Topical Pain Relief
Arthritic Pain Relief
DICLAREAL TOPICAL kit
Megrix
Nufabrx Grey Polka Dot Sock
Jupiter Pain Patch
VANTELIN HOT PAIN RELIEVING Gel Patch Large
Coralite Topical Analgesic Capsaicin Heat
Moor Balm - Crm
Zostrix Diabetic Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief
SumaChip
Nufabrx Ankle Sleeve
Guardania Pain
Kerasal NeuroCream
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Ankle Sleeve
Power Pain Relief Stick
Dr Demand Relief Pain Relief
Nuvira
Pennsaicin
Capsaicin Mild Cream
NaproPax
Trubrexa Patch ER
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief
NuDroxiPAK
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.
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