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Treatment Guide
Psoriatic Arthritis Medications and Products
Prescription drugs and OTC products relevant to psoriatic arthritis are listed in this section. Most of them have not been approved by the FDA specifically for treating psoriatic arthritis, but their use by doctors is common. For more information about psoriatic arthritis and its treatments, consult the National Psoriasis Foundation's educational booklet Psoriatic Arthritis. |
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| Capzacin HP | Temporarily relieves minor pain of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, strains, sprains and bruises.
Contains purified capsaicin, a natural ingredient that penetrates deep for odor-free pain relief. | Chattem Consumer Products | | Capzasin | Comes in a patch and an applicator.
Temporarily relieves minor pain of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, strains, sprains and bruises. Contains purified capsaicin, a natural ingredient that penetrates deep to provide odor-free arthritis pain relief. | Chattem Consumer Products | | Dr. D's Hot Pepper Formula | Dr. D's Hot Pepper Formula is effective for spot therapy and trigger point treatment of arthritis, bursitis and muscle pain associated with sports injuries. The active ingredient is capsaicin 0.035%. | Kato Sales, Inc. | | Dr. D's Strong Arthritis Formula | Dr. D's Strong Arthritis Formula is a creamy lotion that penetrates deep in the pain area to bring soothing relief immediately. Especially effective when used just before retiring for the night, and again in the morning.
Active ingredients are menthol and menthol aalicylate. | Kato Sales, Inc. | | Dr. D's Super Blue Gel | Dr. D's Super Blue Gel brings a cooling and soothing relief to tired, aching muscles and back strains. The active ingredient is 2% Menthol. | Kato Sales, Inc. |
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