MAY BE USEFUL AS AN ADJUNCT IN THE TEMPORARY RELIEF OF PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH ARTHRITIS. MAY BE USEFUL FOR THE TREATMENT OF POST-HERPETIC NEURALGIA (PAIN
FOLLOWING SHINGLES)Description Zostrix is a natural chilli based product, derived from purified capsaicin.
Unlike capsaicin oleoresin based products (heat rubs), Zostrix acts at the nerve ending to block pain signals.Temporary relief of pain associated with
arthritis. Pain relief after shingles. Zostrix is a unique topical analgesic cream, effective in the treatment of severe nerve pain associated with:
Target the primary source of nerve pain
Zostrix blocks the primary neurotransmitter of nerve pain, substance P.
With continued use, Zostrix accumulates at the site of application in order to deplete substance P, which
results in relief of nerve pain within 4-6 weeks.2
• Pain relief for diabetic neuropathy
• Pain relief after shingles
Post-herpetic neuralgia pain (following shingles) Diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Zostrix blocks the primary neurotransmitter of nerve pain, substance P.
With continued use, Zostrix accumulates at the site of application in order to deplete substance P, which
results in relief of nerve pain within 4-6 weeks.
Boxed Contents: Box
Size: 45g
Warnings Do not apply when shingles are active
Do not apply cream to cracked/broken skin, just
before or after a hot bath/shower Avoid washing the area of application within 30
minutes, unless treating hands, in which case
wash hands thoroughly with soap and water
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Follow the directions of use. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if rash or irritation occurs. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional.
Caution
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Follow the directions of use. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if rash or irritation occurs. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional.
Ingredients Zostrix-HP contains 0.025% w/w of capsaicin as the active ingredient. It also contains: Arlacel 165, Benzyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Isopropyl myristate, Soft white paraffin, Sorbitol solution & Purified water.
Active Ingredients: capsaicin
Direction Apply a small bead of cream to the affected area, Apply regularly, 3-4 times a day, Use as long as is required
