ZOSTRIX HP- capsaicin cream
Medtech Products Inc., a Prestige Consumer Healthcare company
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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Drug Facts
Uses
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with
• arthritis • simple backache • strains • sprains
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 diminishes.
• avoid contact with eyes. Do not get it on mucous membranes, into eyes, or on contract 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.
Directions
•for persons under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before using.
•apply a thin film of cream to the affected area and gently rub in until fully absorbed.
•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.
Inactive Ingredients
benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, citric acid*, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, PEG-100 stearate, purified water, sorbitol solution & white petrolatum.
*May contain this ingredient to adjust pH.
