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Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Relief

Generic: Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride And Zinc Acetate

OTC
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Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Relief is a topical medication that helps relieve pain and itching from insect bites, minor burns, sunburn, skin irritations, cuts, scrapes, and rashes caused by poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. It works by drying up the oozing and weeping from these skin issues. For adults and children aged 2 years and older, it should be applied to the affected area up to 3 to 4 times a day, while children under 2 years should consult a doctor before use. It's important to avoid using this product on large areas of the body or with any other product that contains diphenhydramine, which is the active ingredient in this medication. Always keep it away from fire or flames, as it is flammable.

Uses

  • pain and itching from insect bites. minor burns. sunburn. minor skin irritations. minor cuts. scrapes. rashes from poison ivy. poison oak. poison sumac.

Dosage

Hold stick straight down over the affected area.
Press the tip repeatedly until liquid flows.
Dab sparingly on the affected area.
Adults and children 2 years and older: apply up to 3 to 4 times daily.
Children under 2 years: ask a doctor.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.

Side effects

Common

Condition worsens or does not improve within 7 daysSymptoms persist for more than 7 daysSymptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • For external use only.
  • Flammable; keep away from fire or flame.
  • Do not use on large areas with other diphenhydramine products.
  • Ask a doctor before use on chicken pox or measles.
  • Avoid contact with eyes.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).