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Capsaicin topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 21, 2022.

Capsaicin topical is also known as: Axsain, Capsagel Extra Strength, Capsagel Maximum Strength, Capsicum Oleoresin, Capsin, Capzasin, Capzasin Back and Body, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin-HP Arthritis Formula, Dolorac, Drs Cream, GNP Capsaicin, Icy Hot PM Patch, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, Qutenza, RT Capsin, Salonpas Gel-Patch, Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin, Salonpas-Hot, Sloan's Liniment, Theragen HP, Trixaicin, Trixaicin HP, Zostrix, Zostrix-HP

Capsaicin topical Pregnancy Warnings

Animal studies have failed to reveal fetal teratogenicity in embryofetal developmental. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

US FDA pregnancy category B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

Safety has not been established.

US FDA pregnancy category: B

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Capsaicin topical Breastfeeding Warnings

Safety has not been established.

Excreted into human milk: Unknown
Excreted into animal milk: Yes

Comments: The effects in the nursing infant are unknown.

See references

See also

References for pregnancy information

  1. Staub D, Jonas N, Zellweger MJ, et al. "Use of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide to detect myocardial ischemia." Am J Med 118 (2005): 1287
  2. "Product Information. Axsain (capsaicin topical)." Rodlen Laboratories (2006):
  3. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
  4. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
  5. "Product Information. Zostrix-HP (capsaicin topical)." Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation (2009):
  6. "Product Information. Qutenza (capsaicin topical)." NeurogesX Inc (2009):

References for breastfeeding information

  1. "Product Information. Axsain (capsaicin topical)." Rodlen Laboratories (2006):
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
  3. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
  4. "Product Information. Zostrix (capsaicin topical)." Southwood Pharmaceuticals Inc (2009):
  5. "Product Information. Zostrix-HP (capsaicin topical)." Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation (2009):
  6. "Product Information. Qutenza (capsaicin topical)." NeurogesX Inc (2009):

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