Overview
- Active ingredient
- Diphenhydramine
- Established class
- Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
- Mechanism class
- Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists
- Route
- Topical
- Label date
- 2026-03-20
Indications and usage
Uses Uses - for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor burns, sunburn, minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites, minor skin irritations, rashes due ro poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.
Section Indications & Usage
Purpose
Topical Analgesic/antihistamine
Dosage and administration
Directions Do not use more often than directed Adults and children 2 years and older apply to the affected area not more than 3 times daily Children under 2 years of age consult a doctor
Warnings
section Warnings For external use only
Ask a doctor before use if
OTC-Ask Doctor Section OTC-Ask a doctor before use - on chicken pox, on measles
When using this product
OTC When Using this Product When using this product avoid contact with eyes
Stop use and ask a doctor if
OTC-Stop Using Section 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
Active ingredient (label)
OTC-Active Ingredient Section Active Ingredient Diphenylhydramine HCl 2% Purpose Topical analgesic/antihistamine
Inactive ingredients
s Inactive Ingredients Benzothonium chloride, disodium EDTA, fragrance, hypromellose, menthol, polysorbate 20, purified water, sodium metabisulfite, zinc acetate
Storage and handling
Other Information Other information Store at 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C)
Keep out of reach of children
OTC-Keep Out of reach of children section OTC-Keep out of reach of children. If swollowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away