Amphadase and Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine

• Generic Name: hyaluronidase
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Amphadase, Hylenex, Vitrase, Wydase, Hydase

Amphadase (hyaluronidase) is a genetically designed protein.

Amphadase is used together with fluids injected into the body to treat dehydration. Hyaluronidase can also be used as an aid in helping your body absorb other injected medications.

Amphadase is also used to help contrast dyes in your body show more clearly on certain types of x-rays or scans.

• Generic Name: capsaicin / lidocaine / menthol / methyl salicylate topical
• Dosage Forms: patch
• Other Brand Names:

  LidoPro, Terocin, Transderm-iQ

Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers that makes them hot. Capsaicin is used in medicated creams and lotions to relieve muscle or joint pain.

Capsaicin used on the body causes a sensation of heat that activates certain nerve cells. With regular use of capsaicin, this heating effect reduces the amount of substance P, a chemical that acts as a pain messenger in the body.

Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin is used for temporary relief of muscle or joint pain caused by strains, sprains, arthritis, bruising, or backaches. This medicine is also used to treat nerve pain (neuralgia) in people who have had herpes zoster, or "shingles."

Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.