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Walgreen Itch Relief Gel

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
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
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
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
Summary

Indications and usage 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 Dosage and administration 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 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 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage 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 Dosage and administration 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 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 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.

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 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.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.