Description
Benadryl Anti-Itch Allergy and Insect Bite Itch Relief Stick Extra Strength
Benadryl Itch Relief Stick is a topical liquid that is applied to the skin to relieve itching. The active ingredient in Benadryl Itch Relief Stick is diphenhydramine hydrochloride, which is a histamine blocker. Histamines are chemicals that are released by the body in response to an allergic reaction or a skin infection, and they are responsible for the itching and inflammation that occur with these conditions. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride blocks the action of histamines, which relieves the itching. Benadryl Itch Relief Stick also contains camphor, which is a cooling agent that provides additional relief from itching. Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Relief Stick provides fast relief from skin pain and itching. Made with 2% diphenhydramine HCL topical analgesic and 0.1% zinc acetate skin protectant, it begins to work on contact to temporarily relieve the pain and itching associated with insect bites, sunburn, scrapes, and minor skin irritations, burns and cuts. This topical histamine blocker also provides relief from itches and dries the oozing and weeping associated with rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. The easy-to-use anti-itch stick can be applied directly to insect and mosquito bites and is intended for ages two and up. Take this external pain and itch relief treatment with you anywhere on-the-go or during outdoor activities like hiking, fishing and camping
Uses: Insect Bites & Stings Allergy Itching & Rash Treatments
Ingredients: Active ingredients: Diphenhydramine HCL 2% (topical analgesic) Zinc acetate 0.1% (skin protectant) Inactive ingredients: Alcohol, glycerin, PVP, purified water, tromethamine.
Directions: Do not use more than directed Hold stick straight down over affected skin area Press tip of stick repeatedly on affected skin area until liquid flows, then dab sparingly adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
