Zo-Rub HP is a topical analgesic cream for the symptomatic management of diabetic neuropathy pain and relief of neuralgia following Herpes Zoster infections (post-herpetic neuralgia) after open skin lesions have healed.
Zo-Rub HP cream contains capsaicin (0.075%) as active ingredient, a naturally occurring substance found in plants of the Solanaceae family. Zo-Rub HP cream has a topical analgesic effect. It is thought that it works by reducing levels of a chemical (substance P), which is involved in transmitting pain impulses to the brain.
Ingredients:
- Active: Capsaicin 0.075% w/w
- Other Ingredients: Benzyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl 1-monostearate, Isopropyl myristate, Purified water, Sodium citrate, Sorbitol, White soft paraffin
Dosing:
Adults: Apply Zo-Rub HP cream to the affected area 3-4 times daily.
Zo-Rub HP cream may cause temporary burning on application. This burning is observed more frequently when Zo-Rub HP cream is applied less than 3-4 times dail
