The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising ester(s) of capsaicin and at least one other agent selected from salicylates, menthol, boswellic acids, DMSO, methyl sulfonylmethane, NSAIDs, corticosteroids, emu oil, opioid agonists and antagonists, NMDA antagonists, tramadol, hyaluronic acid, α2δ ligands, santalol, santalyl acetate, amyris alcohol, amyris acetate, aloe vera gel and aloe vera juice, for improved therapeutic properties. Further, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising high concentrations of ester(s) of capsaicin. Further, the present invention relates to a method of relieving pain due to various diseases in subjects by administering the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention. Further, the present invention relates to methods of relieving fever blisters due to cold sores in subjects by administering the pharmaceutical compositions comprising an ester of capsaicin and one other agent selected from santalol, santalyl acetate, amyris alcohol and amyris acetate.
Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Capsaicin Esters for Treating Pain and Cold Sores