What is QUTENZA?
QUTENZA is a topical system that contains 8% capsaicin that may provide up to 3 months of relief for adult patients with diabetic nerve pain of the feet. QUTENZA is the first and only treatment to deliver prescription-strength capsaicin directly to the skin.
QUTENZA Is the First and Only Treatment to Deliver Prescription-Strength Capsaicin Directly to the Skin
Up to 3 months of pain relief
A 30-minute treatment for diabetic nerve pain of the feet
Acts locally
Treat diabetic nerve pain of the feet at the site of pain
No drug-drug interactions
QUTENZA can be used alone or in combination with other treatments
In Clinical Trials, QUTENZA Has Been Shown to Significantly Relieve Pain for up to 3 Months in People with Diabetic Nerve Pain of the Feet
- Effective for patients who are already taking other pain medicines
- Unlikely to interact with other medicines
- May not work for everyone. Only you and your doctor can decide if QUTENZA is right for you
How Quickly Can QUTENZA Provide Relief?
In a clinical study, after one 30-minute application of QUTENZA, patients with diabetic nerve pain of the feet experienced pain relief after 19 days vs 72 days for patients who received a placebo. QUTENZA is applied by a healthcare professional, no more frequently than every 90 days.
QUTENZA
Placebo
Some patients did not respond to the first treatment of QUTENZA, but did respond to the second treatment of QUTENZA.