Zucapsaicin

Trade Name: 
Zuacta
Manufacturer/Distributor: 
Valeant / Sanofi-Aventis
1-800-361-4261
Classification: 
Topical agent for joint and muscular pain
ATC Class: 
M02AB02 Capsaicin and similar agents
Status: 
active
Notice of Compliance (yyyy/mm/dd): 
2010/12/08
Date Marketed in Canada (yyyy/mm/dd): 
2011/08/24
Presentation: 
Topical cream, 30 gm or 60 gm. DIN: 02354772
Comments: 
Zucapsaicin is the synthetically produced Z-isomer of the naturally occurring capsaicin. It is a topical analgesic cream for use in conjunction with oral COX-2 inhibitors or NSAIDs for the relief of severe pain in adult patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, not controlled with oral COX-2 inhibitors or NSAIDs alone, for a duration of no more than three months. Tubes should be used within six weeks of opening.