Capsagel Topical and Ultram ER

• Generic Name: capsaicin topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Capsicum Oleoresin, Capsin, Capzasin Back and Body, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin-P, Castiva Warming, Icy Hot PM, Icy Hot with Capsaicin, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, Qutenza, Salonpas Gel-Patch, Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin, Sloan's Liniment, Trixaicin, Zostrix, Capzasin-P, Theragen HP, Zostrix Arthritis Pain Relief, Zostrix Foot Pain Relief, Zostrix HP

Capsaicin is used to help relieve a certain type of pain known as neuralgia (shingles). Capsaicin is also used to help relieve minor pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis or muscle sprains and strains. This medicine will not cure any of these conditions.

Neuralgia is a pain that comes from the nerves near the surface of your skin. This pain may occur after an infection with herpes zoster (shingles or postherpetic neuralgia). Capsaicin will help relieve the pain of postherpetic neuralgia, but it will not cure the condition.

This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: tramadol
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: ConZip, Ultram, Ultram ER, Rybix ODT, Ryzolt

Ultram ER is an pain medicine similar to an opioid (sometimes called, a narcotic).

Ultram ER is used to treat moderate to severe pain.

The extended-release form of Ultram ER is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. This form of tramadol is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

Ultram ER may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.