GoodSense Itch Relief Cream
GoodSense Itch Relief Cream is an over-the-counter topical medication. It contains diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine that temporarily relieves pain and itching, and zinc acetate, a skin protectant that helps dry oozing and weeping from poison ivy, oak, and sumac rashes.
Dosage by Body Weight
For external use only. Do not use on large areas of the body or with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even oral formulations. Apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. For children under 2 years of age, consult a doctor.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in infants under 2 years of age (typically within this weight range) have not been established. Consult a pediatrician.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in infants under 2 years of age have not been established. Consult a pediatrician.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in infants under 2 years of age have not been established. Consult a pediatrician.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Thin film applied to affected area (if 2 years or older)
- Frequency
- 3 to 4 times daily as needed
- Tracking Notes
- If the child is under 2 years of age, consult a doctor before use. Avoid contact with eyes and do not apply to raw or blistered skin.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Thin film applied to affected area
- Frequency
- 3 to 4 times daily as needed
- Tracking Notes
- Apply only to the affected area. Supervise application to ensure the child does not ingest the cream or rub it into their eyes.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Safety and efficacy in infants under 2 years of age (typically within this weight range) have not been established. Consult a pediatrician. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Safety and efficacy in infants under 2 years of age have not been established. Consult a pediatrician. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Safety and efficacy in infants under 2 years of age have not been established. Consult a pediatrician. |
| 11-15 kg | Thin film applied to affected area (if 2 years or older) | 3 to 4 times daily as needed | If the child is under 2 years of age, consult a doctor before use. Avoid contact with eyes and do not apply to raw or blistered skin. |
| 16-20 kg | Thin film applied to affected area | 3 to 4 times daily as needed | Apply only to the affected area. Supervise application to ensure the child does not ingest the cream or rub it into their eyes. |
Formulation
Purpose
Temporary relief of itching and pain associated with minor skin irritations, insect bites, sunburn, minor cuts, scrapes, and rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.
Generic Name
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 2% and Zinc Acetate 0.1%Scheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.