Trixaicin and Verdeso

• Generic Name: capsaicin topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Capsicum Oleoresin, Capsin, Capzasin Back and Body, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin-P, Castiva Warming, Icy Hot PM, Icy Hot with Capsaicin, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, Qutenza, Salonpas Gel-Patch, Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin, Sloan's Liniment, Trixaicin, Zostrix, Capzasin-P, Theragen HP, Zostrix Arthritis Pain Relief, Zostrix Foot Pain Relief, Zostrix HP

Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers that makes them hot. Capsaicin is used in medicated creams and lotions to relieve muscle or joint pain.

Capsaicin used on the body causes a sensation of heat that activates certain nerve cells. With regular use of capsaicin, this heating effect reduces the amount of substance P, a chemical that acts as a pain messenger in the body.

Trixaicin is used for temporary relief of muscle or joint pain caused by strains, sprains, arthritis, bruising, or backaches. This medicine is also used to treat nerve pain (neuralgia) in people who have had herpes zoster, or "shingles."

Trixaicin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: desonide topical
• Dosage Forms: aerosol, foam
• Other Brand Names: Verdeso, Desonate, DesOwen, LoKara, Tridesilon, Delonide, DesOwen 2 oz, DesOwen Lotion 4 oz Kit, DesOwen Lotion 2 oz Kit, DesOwen Cream Kit, DesOwen Ointment Kit, Desonil+Plus Cream, Desonil+Plus Ointment

Verdeso (desonide) is a corticosteroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Verdeso foam is a prescription medicine used for treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in patients 3 months of age and older.

Verdeso foam should be used for the minimum amount of time necessary to achieve the desired results. Treatment should not exceed 4 consecutive weeks.

It is not known if Verdeso is safe for use in children younger than 3 months old.