Cetacaine Topical Anesthetic Gel and Xelitral

• Generic Name: benzocaine / butamben / tetracaine topical
• Dosage Forms: topical liquid, gel
• Other Brand Names: Cetacaine

• It is used to numb an area before a procedure.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: capsaicin / diclofenac topical
• Dosage Forms: kit
• Other Brand Names:

  DermacinRx Lexitral PharmaPak, Diclotral Pak, Diclofex DC Therapy Pack

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.

Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.

Capsaicin and diclofenac topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat joint pain, stiffness, and swelling caused by osteoarthritis of the knees. capsaicin and diclofenac may not be effective in treating arthritis pain elsewhere in the body.

Capsaicin and diclofenac may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.