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Benadryl Itch Cooling Spray Prescribing Information

Package insert / product label
Generic name: diphenhydramine hydrochloride and zinc acetate
Dosage form: topical spray
Drug class: Topical antihistamines

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 24, 2023.

Drug Facts

Active ingredientsPurpose
Diphenhydramine HCl 2%Topical analgesic
Zinc acetate 0.1%Skin protectant

Indications and Usage for Benadryl Itch Cooling Spray

  • 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.

Flammable. Keep away from fire or flame.

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.

Benadryl Itch Cooling Spray Dosage and Administration

  • do not use more than directed
  • adults and children 2 years of age and older: spray on affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor

Storage and Handling

  • store at 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F)

Inactive ingredients

alcohol, glycerin, PVP, purified water, tromethamine

Questions?

call 1-800-524-2624 (English/Spanish)

Distributed by:
JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC.
Skillman, NJ 08558

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 59 mL Bottle Label

Benadryl®

Relief for most outdoor itches

EXTRA STRENGTH

ITCH COOLING SPRAY

Diphenhydramine HCl 2% / Topical Analgesic

Zinc acetate 0.1 % / Skin Protectant

Questions?

call 1-877-717-2824 (toll-free)

or 215-273-8755 (collect)

www.benadryl.com

Insect

Bites 		Poison Ivy,

Oak, Sumac 		Mosquito

Bites 		SunburnMinor Cuts

& Scrapes

Distributed by:

JOHNSON & JOHNSON

CONSUMER INC.

Skillman, NJ 08558

J&JCI 2023 Made in Canada

Pat.www.jjcipats.com

2 FL OZ (59 mL)

Benadryl_01

BENADRYL EXTRA STRENGTH ITCH COOLING
diphenhydramine hydrochloride and zinc acetate spray
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69968-0270
Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE20 mg in 1 mL
ZINC ACETATE (UNII: FM5526K07A) (ZINC CATION - UNII:13S1S8SF37) ZINC ACETATE1 mg in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
TROMETHAMINE (UNII: 023C2WHX2V)
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:69968-0270-259 mL in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/01/2019
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart34804/01/2019
Labeler - Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (118772437)

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