ZOSTRIX HP

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

Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient
• Purpose
• ZOSTRIX HP Uses
• Warnings
  • When using this product
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • Keep out of reach of children.
• Directions
• ZOSTRIX HP Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• Questions or Comments?
• Package/Label Principal Display Panel

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Capsaicin 0.075%

Purpose

Topical Analgesic

ZOSTRIX HP Uses

• for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, strains and sprains
• for use in treating neuralgias, consult a physician

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.
• 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.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• condition worsens or does not improve after regular use.
• 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.

ZOSTRIX HP Other information

Store at 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)

Inactive ingredients

Benzyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-100 Stearate, Purified Water, Sorbitol Solution & White Petrolatum.

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.

Rev. 443:01 4/09

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

NDC 61787-443-02

ZOSTRIX^®

HP HIGH POTENCY

ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF

ODOR FREE CREAM

Capsaicin 0.075%

NET WT 2.0 OZ. (56.6g.)

Topical Analgesic