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Banophen

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, ZINC ACETATE

Standard Dose
Directions • do not use more than directed • adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily • children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
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
Summary

Indications and usage 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 Dosage and administration Directions • do not use more than directed • adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily • children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions 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 the 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. (1-800-222-1222)

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage 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 Dosage and administration Directions • do not use more than directed • adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily • children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions 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 the 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. (1-800-222-1222)

Monitoring

  • • 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 the 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.
  • • (1-800-222-1222)

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.