The Story
Zostrix HP is a topical analgesic cream for the symptomatic management of diabetic neuropathy pain and relief of neuralgia following Herpes Zoster infections (post-herpetic neuralgia) after open skin lesions have healed.
Zostrix HP cream contains capsaicin (0.075%) as active ingredient, a naturally occurring substance found in plants of the Solanaceae family. Zostrix HP cream has a topical analgesic effect. It is thought that it works by reducing levels o
Dosing
Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply Zostrix HP to affected area 3 to 4 times daily.
Zostrix HP may cause temporary burning on application. This burning is observed more frequently if Zostrix HP is used less than 3 times a day.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Capsaicin 0.075% w/w
Other Ingredients: Benzyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl 1-monostearate, Isopropyl myristate, Purified water, Sodium citrate, Sorbitol, White soft paraffin
Contraindications
Zostrix HP may cause temporary burning on application. This burning is observed more frequently if Zostrix HP is used less than 3 times a day.
Unless treating hands, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after application. See package insert for patient information.
Store below 25°C
Description
Zostrix HP is a topical analgesic cream for the symptomatic management of diabetic neuropathy pain and relief of neuralgia following Herpes Zoster infections (post-herpetic neuralgia) after open skin lesions have healed.
Zostrix HP cream contains capsaicin (0.075%) as active ingredient, a naturally occurring substance found in plants of the Solanaceae family. Zostrix HP cream has a topical analgesic effect. It is thought that it works by reducing levels o
Dosing
Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply Zostrix HP to affected area 3 to 4 times daily.
Zostrix HP may cause temporary burning on application. This burning is observed more frequently if Zostrix HP is used less than 3 times a day.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Capsaicin 0.075% w/w
Other Ingredients: Benzyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl 1-monostearate, Isopropyl myristate, Purified water, Sodium citrate, Sorbitol, White soft paraffin
Contraindications
Zostrix HP may cause temporary burning on application. This burning is observed more frequently if Zostrix HP is used less than 3 times a day.
Unless treating hands, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after application. See package insert for patient information.
Store below 25°C
