Topical compositions for pain relief, manufacture and use

1. A composition comprising:

i) 0.075-20% by weight of a capsaicinoid,

ii) an extended release agent to slow the release of said capsaicinoid from said composition upon administration of said composition to a mammal, and

iii) a surfactant,

wherein said composition reduces or eliminates the burning and stinging created by said capsaicinoid upon topical administration.