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Zostrix Diabetic Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief

Health Care Products
Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.

Drug Facts


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Capsaicin 0.025%

Menthol 2.0%

Purpose

Topical Analgesic

Topical Analgesic

Zostrix Diabetic Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief Uses

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of the muscle joints associated with

  • strains
  • sprains
  • bruises
  • arthritis

Warnings

For external use only.

Do not apply to wounds or to damaged or irritated skin.

When using this product

  • you may experience a burning sensation which is normal and related to the way the product works. With regular use, this sensation generally disappears within several days.
  • Avoid contact with eyes. Do not get it on mucous membranes, into eyes, or on contact lenses. If this occurs, rinse the affected area thoroughly with water.
  • do not apply immediately before or after activities such as bathing, swimming, sun bathing, or strenuous exercise
  • do not apply heat to the treated areas immediately before or after use
  • do not tightly wrap or bandage the treated area
  • avoid inhaling airborne material from dried residue. This can result in coughing, sneezing, tearing, throat or respiratory irritation.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
  • blistering occurs
  • difficulty breathing or swallowing occurs
  • severe burning persists

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions

  • for persons under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before using
  • to avoid getting cream on hands use applicator pad to apply a thin film of cream to the affected area and gently rub in until fully absorbed. Discard applicator pad after use.
  • for optimum relief, apply 3 to 4 times daily
  • best results typically occur after 2 to 4 weeks of continuous use
  • unless treating hands, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after use
  • see package insert for more information

Other Information

Store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).

Inactive ingredients

Benzyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-100 Stearate, Petrolatum, Sorbitorl & Water.

Questions or Comments

Call 1-800-899-3116, Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST, Fri. 9:00 am - 2:30 pm EST. Serious side effects associated with the use of this product may be reported to this number.

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Zostrix Diabetic Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief

Capsaicin 0.025%

Menthol 2.00%

 

NDC 61787-451-02

 

ZOSTRIX®

DIABETIC

Joint & Arthritis Pain Relief Cream

 

Topical Analgesic

Net Wt. 2 oz. (56.6g)

For best results, apply only a pea-sized amount regularly - up to 3-4 times daily.

Zostrix Diabetic Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief

Capsaicin and Menthol CREAM

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:61787-451
Route of Administration TOPICAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
capsaicin CAPSAICIN 0.25 mg
MENTHOL 20 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
BENZYL ALCOHOL
CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL
POLYOXYL 20 CETOSTEARYL ETHER
CETYL ALCOHOL
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
PEG-100 STEARATE
petrolatum
sorbitol
water

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 56.6 in 1 TUBE
2 NDC:61787-451-02 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part348 2011-08-01


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