Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel: Package Insert / Prescribing Info
Package insert / product label
Generic name: diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Dosage form: gel
Drug class: Topical antihistamines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 3, 2023.
Active ingredient
Diphenhydramine HCl 2%
Purpose
Topical Analgesic
Indications and Usage for Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel
- temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with:
- insect bites
- minor burns
- sunburn
- minor cuts
- scrapes
- minor skin irritations
- rashes due to 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
- 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 Stopping Gel Dosage and Administration
- 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
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Storage and Handling
Store at Room Temperature
Inactive ingredients
SD alcohol 38-B, camphor, citric acid, diazolidinyl urea, glycerin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate
Questions or comments?
call
1-877-717-2824 (toll free) or
215-273-8755 (collect) www.benadryl.com
Distributed by:
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
CONSUMER INC.
Skillman, NJ 08558
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 103 mL Tube Label
Benadryl®
®
Cooling relief for
most outdoor itches
EXTRA STRENGTH
For Skin Use Only
ITCH STOPPING
GEL
Diphenhydramine HCl 2% /
Topical Analgesic
Insect
Bites
| Poison Ivy,
Oak, Sumac
| Mosquito
Bites
| Sunburn | Minor Cuts
& Scrapes
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3.5 FL OZ (103 mL)
BENADRYL EXTRA STRENGTH ITCH STOPPING
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