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Itch Eraser

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions Shake before use remove safety tab from spray head 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: consult a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses For the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with, minor burns, sunburn,minor cuts, insects bites, minor skin irritations, rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac
Summary

Indications and usage Uses For the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with, minor burns, sunburn,minor cuts, insects bites, minor skin irritations, rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac Dosage and administration Directions Shake before use remove safety tab from spray head 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: consult 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 ox, measles when using this product avoid contact with eyes.

Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worses, if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses For the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with, minor burns, sunburn,minor cuts, insects bites, minor skin irritations, rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac Dosage and administration Directions Shake before use remove safety tab from spray head 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: consult 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 ox, measles when using this product avoid contact with eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worses, if 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 poison control center right away.

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 ox, measles when using this product avoid contact with eyes.
  • • Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worses, if 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 poison control center right away.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.
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