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Zostrix ( cap-SAY-sin) is used to help relieve a certain type of pain known as neuralgia (new-RAL-ja ) . Zostrix 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 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 will help relieve the pain of diabetic neuropathy, but it will not cure diabetic neuropathy or diabetes. Zostrix may also be used for neuralgias or itching of the skin caused by other conditions as determined by your doctor. Zostrix 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 |