Chemical name: Capsaicine

Molecular formula: C₁₈H₂₇NO₃

Molecular weight: 305.42

Appearance: light yellow to white crystal

Quality standard: ≥99%

InchI: InChI=1/C18H27NO3/c1-14(2)8-6-4-5-7-9-18(21)19-13-15-10-11-16(20)17(12-15)22-3/h6,8,10-12,14,20H,4-5,7,9,13H2,1-3H3,(H,19,21)/b8-6+

CAS Registry Number: 404-86-4

EINECS: 206-969-8

Melting point: 62-65℃

Water solubility: insoluble

Capsaicin Description

Capsaicin is used for:

Temporary relief of muscle and joint pain associated with arthritis, simple backaches, sprains, strains, and bruises. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Capsaicin is a topical analgesic. Exactly how it works is unknown, but it is thought to decrease the amount of a certain substance (substance P) that transmits pain in the body.

What conditions does capsaicin topical treat

capsaicin topical is used to treat the following:

Pain associated with Arthritis, Backache, Sprains and Strains

capsaicin topical may also be used to treat:

Nerve Pain after Herpes, Neuropathic Pain

Capsaicin Usage

How to use capsaicin topical

• An extra patient leaflet is available with capsaicin cream. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
• Apply just enough medicine to cover the affected area. Gently massage the medicine into skin until it disappears.
• Wash your hands with soap and water immediately after using capsaicin cream unless your hands are part of the treated area.
• If you are using capsaicin cream on your hands, allow 30 minutes for the medicine to absorb before washing. During this time, avoid touching damaged or irritated skin, contact lenses, or your eyes, nose, mouth, or other mucous membranes. Wash hands after 30 minutes.
• Do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken (open), or irritated skin.
• Do not bandage or wrap the affected area.
• Do not use capsaicin cream with a heating pad.
• Do not expose the treated area to heat or direct sunlight. Warm or hot water or sunlight may increase the likelihood of burning or itching. Do not use capsaicin cream immediately after bathing, swimming, using a hot tub, sunbathing, or exposure to heat.
• If you miss a dose of capsaicin cream, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.