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Zostrix-HP ( cap-SAY-sin) is used to help relieve a certain type of pain known as neuralgia (new-RAL-ja ) . Zostrix-HP is also used to temporarily help relieve the pain from osteoarthritis (OS-te-o-ar-THRI-tis ) or rheumatoid arthritis ( ROO-ma-toid ar-THRI-tis) . Zostrix-HP will not cure any of these conditions. Neuralgia is a pain from the nerves near the surface of your skin. This pain may occur after an infection with herpes zoster (shingles). It may also occur if you have diabetic neuropathy ( di-a-BET-ick new-ROP-a-thee) . Diabetic neuropathy is a condition that occurs in some persons with diabetes. The condition causes tingling and pain in the feet and toes. Zostrix-HP will help relieve the pain of diabetic neuropathy, but it will not cure diabetic neuropathy or diabetes. Zostrix-HP may also be used for neuralgias or itching of the skin caused by other conditions as determined by your doctor. Zostrix-HP is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of this medicine. Topical Cream (U.S. and Canada)
Brand names: - Capsaicin - Zostrix - Zostrix-HP |