Diastat Pediatric and Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine

• Generic Name: diazepam
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric, Diastat, Valium, Diazepam Intensol, Zetran

Diazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Diazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with seizures.

Diastat Pediatric (for use in the rectum) is used to treat occasionally increased seizures (cluster seizures) in people with epilepsy who also routinely take other anti-convulsants. This medicine is not for long-term daily use to prevent seizures.

Diastat Pediatric may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• 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.