Zostrix Diabetic Pain Relief

Name: Zostrix Diabetic Pain Relief

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Zostrix Diabetic Pain Relief?

  • Tell all of your health care providers that you take Zostrix Diabetic Pain Relief. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
  • Do not use coverings (bandages, dressings) unless told to do so by the doctor.
  • This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If this medicine is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
  • Avoid use of heat sources (such as sunlamps, tanning beds, heating pads, electric blankets, heat lamps, saunas, hot tubs, heated waterbeds). Avoid long, hot baths or sunbathing. Your temperature may rise and cause too much drug to pass into your body.
  • Take Zostrix Diabetic Pain Relief off of the skin if very bad burning or itching happens.
  • Use care when using on a large part of the skin. Talk with the doctor.
  • Do not breathe in this medicine after it has dried. May cause nose or throat irritation.
  • Some of these drugs may catch on fire. Do not use near an open flame or while smoking.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Zostrix Diabetic Pain Relief while you are pregnant.
  • Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

  • Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Very bad skin irritation.
  • Very bad burning or burning that does not go away.

What are some other side effects of Zostrix Diabetic Pain Relief?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

  • Burning or stinging feeling. Most of the time, this will go away after a few days.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

How do I store and/or throw out Zostrix Diabetic Pain Relief?

  • Store at room temperature.
  • Protect from heat or open flame.
  • Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
  • Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.
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