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Capsaisin is a highly refined and concentrated form of the active ingredient found in hot peppers works by by depleting the amount of a neurotransmitter called substance P, which is believed to send pain messages to the brain.
1) Zostrix
Zostrix contains a powerful natural pain reliever derived from red hot chili peppers (cayenne) called Capsaicin. works with your body's chemistry to lower your level of Substance P, the body's "pain messenger". When Substance P is reduced, so is the pain. It can be rubbed into the skin 3-4 times daily.
2) Capzasin-P
This product contains 0.025% capsaisin and is available in a cream or lotion formulation. Capsasin HP is a high potency formula with 0.075% capsasin.
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