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Itch Relief

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL

Standard Dose
​Directions adults and children 2 years of age and older: spray on affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
​Uses for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with: minor burns minor cuts scrapes insect bites minor skin irritations
Summary

Indications and usage ​Uses for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with: minor burns minor cuts scrapes insect bites minor skin irritations Dosage and administration ​Directions adults and children 2 years of age and older: spray on affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only.

Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame. ​Do not use on large areas of the body on chicken pox, poison ivy, or sunburn on broken, blistered, or oozing skin more often than directed with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one taken by mouth ​When using this product avoid contact with the eyes ​Stop use and ask doctor if conditions worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days ​Keep out of reach of children.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage ​Uses for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with: minor burns minor cuts scrapes insect bites minor skin irritations Dosage and administration ​Directions adults and children 2 years of age and older: spray on affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only. Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame. ​Do not use on large areas of the body on chicken pox, poison ivy, or sunburn on broken, blistered, or oozing skin more often than directed with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one taken by mouth ​When using this product avoid contact with the eyes ​Stop use and ask doctor if conditions 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Monitoring

  • Warnings For external use only.
  • Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame.
  • ​Do not use on large areas of the body on chicken pox, poison ivy, or sunburn on broken, blistered, or oozing skin more often than directed with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one taken by mouth ​When using this product avoid contact with the eyes ​Stop use and ask doctor if conditions 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.