Benadryl Itch Stopping Cream
Generic name: diphenhydramine hydrochloride and zinc acetate
Dosage form: cream
Drug class:Topical antihistamines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 1, 2020.
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Drug Facts
| Active ingredients | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 1% | Topical analgesic |
| Zinc acetate 0.1% | Skin protectant |
Uses
- temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with:
- insect bites
- minor burns
- sunburn
- minor skin irritations
- minor cuts
- scrapes
- rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac
- dries the oozing and weeping of poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use
- on large areas of the body
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one taken by mouth
Ask a doctor before use
- on chicken pox
- on measles
When using this product avoid contact with eyes
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
- symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- do not use more than directed
- adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
- children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
- protect from excessive heat (40°C/104°F)
Inactive ingredients
cetyl alcohol, diazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol monostearate 1000, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water
Questions?
call toll-free 800-524-2624 (English/Spanish) or 877-717-2824 (collect)
Distributed by:
JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC.
Skillman, NJ 08558
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28.3 g Tube Carton
ORIGINAL STRENGTH
Benadryl
