Benadryl Itch Stopping Cream
Benadryl Itch Stopping Cream is an over-the-counter topical antihistamine and skin protectant. It combines diphenhydramine hydrochloride, which blocks histamine receptors to reduce itching and pain, with zinc acetate, which acts as a skin protectant to dry oozing and weepings of poison ivy, oak, and sumac.
Dosage by Body Weight
For external use only. Apply a thin layer to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Do not use on large areas of the body, on broken or blistered skin, or concurrently with other diphenhydramine-containing products. Consult a physician for children under 2 years of age.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not applicable
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in infants under 2 years of age (typically under 10-12 kg) have not been established without direct medical supervision.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not applicable
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Consult a pediatrician. Topical diphenhydramine is generally not recommended for children under 2 years of age due to risk of systemic absorption.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not routine
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- If the child is under 2 years old, do not use unless directed by a doctor. If 2 years or older, apply a thin film to the affected area up to 3 to 4 times daily.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Apply thin film to affected area
- Frequency
- Up to 3 to 4 times daily
- Tracking Notes
- Only for children 2 years of age and older. Apply sparingly to a localized area. Do not cover with a bandage.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Apply thin film to affected area
- Frequency
- Up to 3 to 4 times daily
- Tracking Notes
- Only for children 2 years of age and older. Avoid contact with eyes and mucosal membranes. Do not apply to raw or blistered skin.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not applicable | Do not use | Safety and efficacy in infants under 2 years of age (typically under 10-12 kg) have not been established without direct medical supervision. |
| 5-7 kg | Not applicable | Do not use | Consult a pediatrician. Topical diphenhydramine is generally not recommended for children under 2 years of age due to risk of systemic absorption. |
| 8-10 kg | Not routine | Use only if prescribed | If the child is under 2 years old, do not use unless directed by a doctor. If 2 years or older, apply a thin film to the affected area up to 3 to 4 times daily. |
| 11-15 kg | Apply thin film to affected area | Up to 3 to 4 times daily | Only for children 2 years of age and older. Apply sparingly to a localized area. Do not cover with a bandage. |
| 16-20 kg | Apply thin film to affected area | Up to 3 to 4 times daily | Only for children 2 years of age and older. Avoid contact with eyes and mucosal membranes. Do not apply to raw or blistered skin. |
Formulation
Purpose
Temporary relief of pain and itching associated with insect bites, minor skin irritations, sunburn, minor cuts, scrapes, and rashes caused by poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.
Generic Name
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride and Zinc AcetateScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.