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Ivarest

zinc oxide, benzyl alcohol, and diphenhydramine hydrochloride · Ivarest is a pediculicide (over-the-counter) containing zinc oxide, benzyl alcohol, and diphenhydramine hydrochloride, made by Blistex Inc.

Type
Over the counter
Drug class
Pediculicide
Route
Topical
Manufacturers
1

for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, insect bites or minor skin irritations. dries the oozing and weeping of poison: ivy oak sumac

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Active ingredients

Purpose Calamine 14.0 % (w/w) Skin protectant Benzyl Alcohol 10.5 % (w/w) External analgesic Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 2.0 % (w/w) External analgesic

Purpose

Active ingredients Purpose Calamine 14.0 % (w/w) Skin protectant Benzyl Alcohol 10.5 % (w/w) External analgesic Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 2.0 % (w/w) External analgesic

Uses

For the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, insect bites or minor skin irritations. dries the oozing and weeping of poison: ivy oak sumac

Directions

Do not use more often than directed as soon as possible after exposure, wash affected area with soap and water (or Ivarest Poison Ivy Cleansing Foam). Gently pat dry. apply Ivarest liberally to form a layer you can not see through. adults and children 2 years and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor.

Warnings

For external use only Do not use on large areas of the body with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one taken by mouth Ask a doctor before use on chicken pox on measles When using this product do not get into eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Do not use

On large areas of the body with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one taken by mouth

Ask a doctor before use

On chicken pox on measles

When using this product

Do not get into eyes.

Stop use and ask a doctor

Condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Other information

Avoid contact with clothing. Ivarest may stain certain fabrics.

Inactive ingredients

Bentonite, benzethonium chloride, camphor, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, hydroxyethylcellulose, lanolin alcohol, lanolin oil, magnesium aluminum silicate, menthol, petrolatum, polyethylene glycol, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, purified water, PVP, red 33, sorbitan stearate, squalane, yellow 5, yellow 6

Forms and strengths

From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes

Dosage formStrengthRouteNDCs
Cream14 g/100g / 10.5 g/100g / 2 g/100gtopical1

Manufacturers and labels

1 FDA label

  • Blistex IncShown hereM016 · Label 07/09/2024 · NDC 10157-9077Full label

Ivarest: common questions

What is Ivarest used for?
for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, insect bites or minor skin irritations. dries the oozing and weeping of poison: ivy oak sumac
Is Ivarest a prescription drug?
No. Ivarest is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Who makes Ivarest?
Blistex Inc lists Ivarest with the FDA.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 07/09/2024 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice