Medication
Zostrix® (Capsaicin Topical)
A one-page care plan for patients taking Zostrix® (Capsaicin Topical), covering Purpose & Protection, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose & Protection
- I know this medicine is put on my skin to help lower localized nerve, arthritis, or muscle/joint pain
- in ☐ I know capsaicin lowers pain signals over time and may need regular use before I get the best relief
- I know mild warmth or burning is common at first and often becomes less after several days
- I know this sheet is for home-use creams/lotions; the Qutenza® 8% patch has different clinic-only instructions
Expectations & Execution
4 points, for partners
Nutrition & Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
Zostrix® (Capsaicin Topical) is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.