ZACIN Cream Ref.[49894] Active ingredients: Capsaicin

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2020  Publisher: Cephalon UK Limited, Ridings Point, Whistler Drive, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5HX, United Kingdom

4.1. Therapeutic indications

For the symptomatic relief of pain associated with osteoarthritis.

4.2. Posology and method of administration

Adults and the elderly

For topical administration to unbroken skin. Apply only a small amount of cream (pea size) to affected area 4 times daily. These applications should be evenly spaced throughout the waking hours and not more often than every 4 hours. The cream should be gently rubbed in, there should be no residue left on the surface. Zacin may cause transient burning on application. The burning is observed more frequently when application schedules of more than 4 times daily are used. Hands should be washed immediately after application of Zacin unless hands and fingers are being treated. Zacin should not be applied near the eyes. Pain relief usually begins within the first week of treatment and increases with continuing regular application for the next two to eight weeks.

Not suitable for use in children.

4.9. Overdose

Not applicable.

6.3. Shelf life

2 years.

6.4. Special precautions for storage

Store below 25°C.

Return any unused cream to your doctor or pharmacist.

6.5. Nature and contents of container

Aluminium tubes with epoxyphenolic lining and polypropylene spiked cap containing 45 g of Zacin Cream 0.025%.

6.6. Special precautions for disposal and other handling

No special requirements for disposal.

Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

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