Pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of pain associated with herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia by topical application of l

摘要

A method is offered for reducing the pain associated with herpes-zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia. The method consists of administering a composition incorporating a transdermal delivery system for the administration of local anesthetic to areas of the body afflicted by herpes-zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia enclosed with an occlusive dressing or a plaster dressing.