Insulin isophane and Medrox (Methyl Salicylate, Menthol, and Capsaicin Cream and Ointment)

• Generic Name: insulin isophane
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Humulin N, HumuLIN N KwikPen, Novolin N, ReliOn/NovoLIN N, Insulin Purified NPH Pork, Iletin II NPH Pork, Iletin NPH, HumuLIN N Pen, NovoLIN N PenFill, NovoLIN N Innolet, Humulin N, Novolin N

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin isophane is an intermediate-acting insulin that starts to work within 2 to 4 hours after injection, peaks in 4 to 12 hours, and keeps working for 12 to 18 hours.

Insulin isophane is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.

Insulin isophane may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: capsaicin / menthol / methyl salicylate topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Capzasin Quick Relief, Zostrix Diabetic Pain Relief, Zostrix Hot & Cold Therapy, Medi-Derm, Medi-Derm Rx, Medrox, Medrox-Rx, Reliaderm, IcyHot PM Medicated Patch, MaC Patch, Neuvaxin, Qroxin, Releevia, RelyyT, Renovo, Sinelee, Solaice

• It is used to ease muscle and joint aches and pain.