Capsaicin
9licensed products
1 monograph
Gel, Cream, Roll-on
Health Canada Monographs
1Conditions Requiring Product Details
3These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Capsaicin until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.
Claim to verifyTemporarily relieves skin (cutaneous) pain associated with conditions such as post-herpetic neuralgia and/or diabetic neuropathyCAYENNE - CAPSICUM ANNUUM/CAPSAICIN · Cayenne extracts or Capsaicin (isolate; synthetic)
Claim to verifyTemporarily relieves aches and pains/soreness of muscles and joints (associated with one or more of the following: simple backache, lumbago, strains and sprains (involving muscles, tendons, and/or ligaments), and arthritis)CAYENNE - CAPSICUM ANNUUM/CAPSAICIN · Cayenne extracts or Capsaicin (isolate; synthetic)
Claim to verifyUsed in Herbal Medicine (as a rubefacient/counterirritant) to help (temporarily) relieve the symptoms of rheumatism and/or muscle and joint painCAYENNE - CAPSICUM ANNUUM/CAPSAICIN · Cayenne powder or extracts
Approved Dose Ranges
2| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Children 2 to 11 years; Adolescents 12 to 17 years; Adults 18 years and older Herbal Medicine use | 0.01–0.05 % | — |
Children 2 to 11 years; Adolescents 12 to 17 years; Adults 18 years and older Relief of muscle and joint pain | 0.025–0.25 % | — |
Cautions & Contraindications
5adverse_reactionStop use if headache, redness, rashes, burning discomfort and/or hypersensitivity occurApplies to: All products
cautionFor external use onlyApplies to: All products
cautionKeep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right awayApplies to: All products
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist, worsen, or re-occur within a few daysApplies to: All products
cautionWhen using this product avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with waterApplies to: All products
Alternative Names
10Capsaicin(common)Cayenne(common)Cayenne pepper(common)Chili pepper(common)Paprika(common)Red Pepper(common)(6E)-N-[(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) methyl]-8-methyl-6-nonenamide(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6- nonenamideCapsaicin 2Capsicum annuum
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
50.025 %6 licensed products
0.025 % (w/w)2 licensed products
0.05 % (w/w)2 licensed products
0.035 %1 licensed products
0.075 % (w/w)1 licensed products
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