Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel Prescribing Information

Package insert / product label
Generic name: diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Dosage form: gel
Drug class: Topical antihistamines

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 22, 2022.

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Diphenhydramine HCl 2%

Purpose

Topical analgesic

Use

• 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.

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

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?

call toll-free 800-524-2624 or 215-273-8755 (collect)

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 103 mL Tube Label

EXTRA STRENGTH

Benadryl ®

ITCH STOPPING
GEL
Diphenhydramine
Hydrochloride
Topical Analgesic

FOR SKIN USE ONLY

Cooling relief for
most outdoor itches

3.5 FL OZ (103 mL)

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