Patients reported that capsaicin alleviated their pain for up to 6-8 months. In this study, patients were given regional anesthesia before the capsaicin was applied. In addition, morphine was given to patients to help stop the burning which could last up to five days after application. Interestingly, the morphine did not help the initial neuropathic pain but did treat the burning pain caused by the capsaicin. It sometimes takes more than a day or two for the effect to kick in, which is when the burning sensation stops.
Capsaicin is available as a cream or a gel.
The sugar in the candy inhibits the burn of capsaicin in the mouth. Theoretically, capsaicin candy could be useful in treating oral neuralgias but there is no supporting medical literature at this time. It is then recommended that you take acidoplilus with FOS with the capsaicin. Zostrix Hot Pepper Candy Found to Help Chemotherapy Effects. It is like a miracle.