Method for treating pain associated with herpes-zoster and post- herpetic neuralgia

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 Lidocaine to areas of the body afflicted by herpes- zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia enclosed with an occlusive dressing or a plaster dressing.