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Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride + Zinc Acetate

Local Antipruritic Prescription

Indications

Pain Urticaria

This cream is used for temporary relief of pain and itching caused by insect bites, minor burns, sunburn, minor skin irritations, minor cuts and scrapes, and rashes from poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. It also helps dry the oozing and weeping of rashes caused by poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, provides topical anti-allergic and analgesic relief by blocking histamine release at its source, while zinc works alongside it as a skin protectant.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

In the absence of specific studies in pregnant women, it should be used during pregnancy only on medical advice. That said, no teratogenic effects would be expected. Some caution is still warranted when nursing mothers use diphenhydramine, though after topical application the amount reaching breast milk is likely to be very low.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: Adults and children over 2 years: Apply to the affected area 3 to 4 times a day. Before applying the cream, the skin should be clean, cool and dry. Do not take a hot shower or bath before applying. Rub the cream lightly into the skin until it disappears. It is important to cover all skin surfaces, including between the fingers and toes, under the nails and on the soles of the feet. For babies under 2 years: Consult a doctor first. If the doctor recommends it, apply the cream to the face, neck, ears and scalp as well, avoiding only the area immediately around the eyes and mouth. Leave the cream on for at least 8 hours before washing it off. Reapply to any area that is washed during the 8-hour treatment time, such as after washing the hands.