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Medicines capsaicinQuestion & answer

capsaicin · Medicine question

Which allergies contraindicate the use of Qutenza capsaicin patches?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Qutenza capsaicin patches are contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to capsaicin or any excipient listed in section 6.1.

Sources for this answer

Qutenza 179mg cutaneous patch (UK-GB)Grunenthal Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 17Document updated 23 March 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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