Generic medicine
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride + Zinc Acetate
This cream is used to temporarily relieve 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.
Clinical notes
Applications:
N/A
Indication Notes:
This cream is used to temporarily relieve 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.
Avoid In:
N/A
Contraindication Notes:
Use of cream is contraindicated in individuals with a known allergy to its components, other pyrethroids or pyrethrins.
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine and works as a topical anti-allergic and analgesic by blocking the releases of histamine at its sources. Zinc is used as a skin protectant.
Contact dermatitis with mild erythematous vesicular lesions and papules has occasionally been reported.
In the absence of specific studies in pregnant women its use in pregnancy should only follow medical advice. However, teratogenic effects would not be anticipated. Although caution should be exercised in administration of diphenhydramine to nursing mothers, levels in breast milk following topical application are likely to be very low.
For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame. Do not use on large areas of the body with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even should not be taken by mouth. Consult with the physician before use on chicken pox, on measles. When using this product, avoid contact of eyes.
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