Method and composition for treating post-herpetic neuralgia
US4536404A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 1983 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/165
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a method of treating herpes zoster in a patient having herpes zoster wherein an effective amount of capsaicin is topically applied to the area affected with herpes zoster for a time sufficient to relieve the symptoms thereof.
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