MedicineOTC

Capsaicin

A pain-relieving (topical analgesic) cream applied to the skin.

Clinical information

Common side effects

slight burning where applied, usually fading after several days

Cautions

for external use only — test on a small skin area first
do not apply to wounds or broken, irritated skin
avoid eyes and mucous membranes
do not use with a heating pad or under bandages

Interactions

other topical pain-relief products — do not use at the same time

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, capsaicin cream label, setid 58de3a29-2bec-6e44-e063-6394a90a9c1a (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations2

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Capsaicin	Topical Preparations ( Cream )	0.00025	—	OTC
Menzza OA	Topical Preparations ( Cream )	0.00025	authorized medicine importers	OTC