Rid-a-Pain HP is the active ingredient in chili peppers that makes them hot. Rid-a-Pain HP is used in medicated creams and lotions to relieve muscle or joint pain.
Rid-a-Pain HP used on the body causes a sensation of heat that activates certain nerve cells. With regular use of Rid-a-Pain HP, this heating effect reduces the amount of substance P, a chemical that acts as a pain messenger in the body.
Rid-a-Pain HP topical is used for temporary relief of muscle or joint pain caused by strains, sprains, arthritis, bruising, or backaches. Rid-a-Pain HP topical is also used to treat nerve pain (neuralgia) in people who have had herpes zoster, or "shingles."
Rid-a-Pain HP topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Rid-a-Pain HP indications
An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.
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The Rid-a-Pain HP 8% patch is indicated in the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia. There are multiple topical Rid-a-Pain HP formulations available, including creams and solutions, indicated for temporary analgesia in muscle and join pain as well as neuropathic pain. (Arthritis; Backache; Bruise; Cramp; Musculoskeletal pain; Post herpetic neuralgia;)
How should I use Rid-a-Pain HP?
Use Rid-a-Pain HP lotion as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
An extra patient leaflet is available with Rid-a-Pain HP lotion. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
Apply just enough medicine to cover the affected area. Gently massage the medicine into skin until it disappears.
Wash your hands with soap and water immediately after using Rid-a-Pain HP lotion unless your hands are part of the treated area.
If you are using Rid-a-Pain HP lotion on your hands, allow 30 minutes for the medicine to absorb before washing. During this time, avoid touching damaged or irritated skin, contact lenses, or your eyes, nose, mouth, or other mucous membranes. Wash hands after 30 minutes.
Do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken (open), or irritated skin.
Do not bandage or wrap the affected area.
Do not use Rid-a-Pain HP lotion with a heating pad.
Do not expose the treated area to heat or direct sunlight. Warm or hot water or sunlight may increase the likelihood of burning or itching. Do not use Rid-a-Pain HP lotion immediately after bathing, swimming, using a hot tub, sunbathing, or exposure to heat.
If you miss a dose of Rid-a-Pain HP lotion, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Rid-a-Pain HP lotion.
Uses of Rid-a-Pain HP in details
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.
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This medication is used to treat minor aches and pains of the muscles/joints (e.g., arthritis, backache, sprains). Rid-a-Pain HP works by decreasing a certain natural substance in your body (substance P) that helps pass pain signals to the brain.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
This medication may also be used to treat nerve pain.
How to use Rid-a-Pain HP HP topical
Use this medication on the skin only. Follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
For the cream, gel, and lotion forms, apply a thin layer of medication to the affected area and rub in gently and thoroughly. You may want to use a cotton ball/swab or latex glove to apply the medication to avoid touching the medication with your hands.
Do not apply the medication in the eyes, mouth, nostrils, or genitals. If you do get the medication in those areas, flush with plenty of water. Also, do not apply this medication to skin that is injured or irritated (e.g., cut, scraped, sunburned).
Do not apply this medication immediately before or after activities such as bathing, swimming, sun bathing, or heavy exercise. Do not bandage or wrap the affected area or use a heating pad on that area. Doing so may increase the risk of side effects.
After applying the medication, wash your hands unless you are using this medication to treat the hands. If treating the hands, wait at least 30 minutes after applying the medication to wash your hands.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day.
This medication may sometimes take up to 2 months to work. Tell your doctor if your condition persists for more than 7 days, if it worsens, or if it keeps returning. If you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.
Rid-a-Pain HP description
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Rid-a-Pain HP is most often used as a topical analgesic and exists in many formulations of cream, liquid, and patch preparations of various strengths; however, it may also be found in some dietary supplements. Rid-a-Pain HP is a naturally-occurring botanical irritant in chili peppers, synthetically derived for pharmaceutical formulations. The most recent Rid-a-Pain HP FDA approval was Qutenza, an 8% Rid-a-Pain HP patch dermal-delivery system, indicated for neuropathic pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia.
Rid-a-Pain HP dosage
Usual Adult Dose for Postherpetic Neuralgia
Qutenza(R): Up to 4 patches applied to intact, non-irritated, dry skin, and allowed to remain in place for 30 minutes for the feet and 60 minutes for other locations
Comments:
-Treatment may be repeated not more frequently than every three months.
-The patch should be applied by a physician or by a health care professional under the supervision of a physician.
Use: Management of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia
Usual Adult Dose for Pain
Salonpas(R)/Rid-a-Pain HP(R)/Capzasin(R): Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times a day
Uses: For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of the muscles and joints associated with simple backache, strains, sprains, bruises, arthritis
Zostrix(R): Apply a thin film to the affected area two to four times daily, and gently rub in until fully absorbed
Comments: Unless being treated, hands should be washed thoroughly with soap and water immediately after use.
Uses: For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of the muscles and joints associated with strains, sprains, bruises, arthritis
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain
Salonpas(R)/Rid-a-Pain HP(R):
-Adolescents 12 years and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times a day
Uses: For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of the muscles and joints associated with simple backache, strains, sprains, bruises, arthritis
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
-Qutenza(R): The manufacturer product information should be consulted.
-Salonpas(R): Affected area should be dried and cleaned; film should be peeled from patch and applied to the skin; patch should be removed from the skin after at most 8 hours' application
General:
-Nitrile gloves should be used when handling Qutenza(R), and when cleaning Rid-a-Pain HP residue from the skin. Latex gloves should not be used as they do not provide adequate protection.
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Before using Rid-a-Pain HP products containing lidocaine or other local anesthetics, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you also take class I antiarrhythmic drugs (such as mexiletine, quinidine).
Rid-a-Pain HP is very similar to zucapsaicin. Do not use medications containing zucapsaicin while using Rid-a-Pain HP.
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Rid-a-Pain HP topical (the active ingredient contained in Rid-a-Pain HP). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
Major Side Effects
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking Rid-a-Pain HP topical:
More common - all forms
Burning, itching, dryness, pain, redness, swelling, or soreness at the application site
Less common - all forms
Cough
cough-producing mucus
difficulty with breathing
shortness of breath or troubled breathing
sore throat
stuffy or runny nose
tightness in the chest or wheezing
Less common - patch only
Blurred vision
dizziness
headache
nervousness
pounding in the ears
slow or fast heartbeat
Incidence not known - patch only
Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
increased sensitivity to pain
increased sensitivity to touch
rapid weight gain
tingling in the hands and feet
unsteadiness or awkwardness
unusual weight gain or loss
weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Minor Side Effects
Some of the side effects that can occur with Rid-a-Pain HP topical may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:
DailyMed. "CAPSAICIN: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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