Diabetic Neuropathies

Herpes Zoster

Neuralgia

<section class="Section" data-sectioncode="34089-3"><a name="ID_20962cae-98d7-4d76-8757-57a9446811f5"></a><a name="section-10"></a><h1>11 DESCRIPTION</h1>QUTENZA (capsaicin) 8% topical system contains capsaicin in a localized dermal delivery system. The capsaicin in QUTENZA is a synthetic equivalent of the naturally occurring compound found in chili peppers. Capsaicin is soluble in alcohol, acetone, and ethyl acetate and very slightly soluble in water.QUTENZA is a single-use topical system stored in a foil pouch. Each QUTENZA is 14 cm x 20 cm (280 cm 2) and consists of a polyester backing film coated with a drug-containing silicone adhesive mixture and covered with a removable polyester release liner. The backing film is imprinted with “capsaicin 8%”. Each QUTENZA contains a total of 179 mg of capsaicin (8% in adhesive, 80 mg per gram of adhesive) or 640 micrograms (mcg) of capsaicin per square cm of topical system.The empirical formula is C 18H 27NO 3, with a molecular weight of 305.42. The chemical compound capsaicin [(E)-8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide] is an activating ligand for transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 receptor (TRPV1) and it has the following structure: FIGURE 1: Structural Formula of Capsaicin<img alt="Structural Formula of Capsaicin" src="image-06.jpg"/>QUTENZA contains the following inactive ingredients: diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, dimethicone, ethyl cellulose, polyester film, silicone adhesive, and white ink.QUTENZA is supplied with a Cleansing Gel which is used to remove residual capsaicin from the skin after treatment. Cleansing Gel consists of the following ingredients: butylated hydroxyanisole, carbomer copolymer, edetate disodium, polyethylene glycol, purified water, and sodium hydroxide.</section>

Qutenza

capsaicin 0.08 MG/MG Medicated Patch

capsaicin 0.08 MG/MG Medicated Patch [Qutenza]

capsaicin

Psoriasis (PsO)

Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

Taltz

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

Cosentyx

Siliq

Tremfya

Crohn's Disease (CD)

Ulcerative Colitis (UC)

Stelara

Skyrizi

Ilumya

Migraine

Cluster Headache

Migraine Prevention

Emgality

Qulipta

Acute Migraine

Ubrelvy

Nurtec ODT

Vyepti

Aimovig

Ajovy

Breast Cancer: HR+ (HER2-)

Verzenio

Ibrance

Kisqali

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

Cibinqo

Eucrisa

Asthma (injectable)

Asthma OCS Dependent

Nasal Polyposis

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

Prurigo Nodularis

Dupixent

Opzelura

Adbry

NSCLC ALK+ OR ROS1+ Disease

Lorbrena

Alecensa

Alunbrig

NSCLC cMET Mutation

Xalkori

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Xeljanz

Uveitis

Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)

Orencia

COVID-19 Treatment

Alopecia Areata

Olumiant

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Zeposia

Rinvoq

Entyvio

Report Adverse Event 

Prescribing Information 

Submit MSL Request 

Pharmacy List 

Reimbursement Information

Billing & Coding Guide 

Coverage Authorization Request 

Coverage Authorization Appeals

Letter of Medical Necessity 

Qutenza Benefit Request and Prescription Form

My Qutenza Coverage - HCP Portal 

Enroll in Patient Savings Program 

Other HCP Resources (Access): Diabetic Nerve Pain Of The Feet (DPN)

Other HCP Resources: Diabetic Nerve Pain Of The Feet (DPN)

Other HCP Resources (Access): Post-Shingles Nerve Pain (PNH)

Other HCP Resources: Post-Shingles Nerve Pain (PHN)

About Qutenza: Diabetic Nerve Pain Of The Feet (DPN)

Starting Qutenza: Diabetic Nerve Pain Of The Feet (DPN)

Patient Stories: Diabetic Nerve Pain Of The Feet (DPN)

Patient Resources:  Diabetic Nerve Pain Of The Feet (DPN)

Progress Tracker: Diabetic Nerve Pain Of The Feet (DPN)

Instructions For Use: Diabetic Nerve Pain Of The Feet (DPN)

Patient Brochure: Diabetic Nerve Pain Of The Feet (DPN)

Patient Brochure (Spanish): Diabetic Nerve Pain Of The Feet (DPN)

Doctor Discussion Guide: Diabetic Nerve Pain Of The Feet (DPN)

Treatment Tips: Diabetic Nerve Pain Of The Feet (DPN)

About Qutenza: Post-Shingles Nerve Pain (PHN)

Instructions For Use: Post-Shingles Nerve Pain (PHN)

Starting Qutenza: Post-Shingles Nerve Pain (PHN)

Qutenza Access Tool Kit: DPN & PNH