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
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Capsaicin
Brand Names
Nufabrx Ankle Sock
Capsaicin Regular Cream
CVS Capsaicin arthritis pain relief
EMU THERAPY Red Hot Pepper Pain Relief Cream
Rocksauce Fire
LexiCaps
Medi-patch With Lidocaine Rx
Aspercreme Warming
Triple Action Arthritis
BioMega Heat Pain Therapy
Terocin
Relyyt
Satogesic Hot
Soothee Patch
Paraid Hot Capsicum
ZENSEZONE Arthmed Temporary Pain Relief Cream
Leader Capsaicin Pain Relief Cream
beeRX Muscle and Joint Pain Relief
QC Arthritis Pain Relief
Campo pharma Muscle hot
CareALL Arthritis and Muscle
Captracin
Dr. OH BALM
NuDiclo SoluPak
Capsodan Cream
Kerasal NeuroCream
Miracle Plus Neck and Shoulder Pain Relief
Invisible Pain
Menthozen
Perform Atomic Heat
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Frankie Avalons ZERO PAIN Original Formula Roll-On Maximum Strength PAIN RELIEVER
Arthritis Extra Strength Roll-ON Lotion
Capsaicin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Sinsinpas Hot
Solstice Capsaicin Patch Hot
Yunnan Baiyao Arthritis Pain Relief
Penetrex(r) Arthritis Pain Relief
SprayPain Away
1st Medxpatch With Lidocaine 4%
Ziclopro
RockSauce FIERY HOT PAIN RELIEF
LidoPro
MediRelief Hot
Overtime
Hot Pain Relieving
NuDroxiPAK
Renovo
Littles All Natural Arthritic Pain Relief
Coralite Pain Relief
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve XL/XXL
Migryl Biofrequency Chip
Jupiter Pain Patch
Diclosiacin
Revlex Arthritis Pain Relief
Sure Result DSS Premium Pak
Atomic Balm
Zostrix Diabetic Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief
Arthritis Pain Relief
Weh-Weh Natural Pain relief oil
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Roll-On with Capsaicin and CBD
CopperFixx
Astrapharm Chilli Brand
Coralite Medicated Heat
Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Painazin CP
Arth RX Topical Analgesic
Satohap Cool and Hot Pads
A2a Arthritis
Topical Pain Relief Rx
FlexxSonic Pain Relief
Mentholatum Ironman
WellPatch Warming Pain Relief
Apanol Linimento Obrero
NaproxenPax
Pain Away
Hempvana Ultra Strength Pain Relief Cream - Deep Heat
BLUE SPRING Foot and Leg Comfort Cream with Pain Relief
Menthacin Lotion
Reliever
Cajun Hot Ice Muscle and Joint Pain Rub
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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