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Benadryl Itch Stopping Cream

Package insert / prescribing information
Generic name: diphenhydramine hydrochloride and zinc acetate
Dosage form: cream
Drug class: Topical antihistamines

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 21, 2022.

Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

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®®
Topical Analgesic/Skin Protectant

For ages 2 & up

ITCH
STOPPING
CREAM

NET WT 1 OZ (28.3g)

BENADRYL ORIGINAL STRENGTH ITCH STOPPING
diphenhydramine hydrochloride and zinc acetate cream
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:69968-0625
Route of Administration TOPICAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride (DIPHENHYDRAMINE) Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 10 mg in 1 g
Zinc Acetate (Zinc Cation) Zinc Acetate 1 mg in 1 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Cetyl Alcohol
Diazolidinyl Urea
Methylparaben
Propylene Glycol
Propylparaben
Water
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description
1 NDC:69968-0625-1 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON
1 28.3 g in 1 TUBE
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL part348 01/31/2020
Labeler - Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (002347102)
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.

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