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Tact

diphenhydramine hydrochloride, menthol · Tact is an over-the-counter drug containing diphenhydramine hydrochloride, menthol, made by Sato Pharmaceutical Inc., Ltd..

Type
Over the counter
Drug class
Not classified
Route
Topical
Manufacturers
1

temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with ■ minor skin irritations ■ insect bites ■ minor cuts ■ scrapes ■ rashes due to poison ivy ■ sunburn ■ minor burns

Drug facts

Generic name
diphenhydramine hydrochloride, menthol
Active ingredients
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Levomenthol
Dosage forms
Cream
Label holder
Sato Pharmaceutical Inc., Ltd.
FDA application
M017
Label updated
12/04/2023

Active ingredients

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 2.0% Menthol 1.0%

Purpose

P urpose Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride External analgesic l-Menthol External analgesic

Uses

Temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with

  • Minor skin irritations
  • Insect bites
  • Minor cuts
  • Scrapes
  • Rashes due to poison ivy
  • Sunburn
  • Minor burns

Directions

  • Adults and children 2 years and over: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
  • Children under 2 years: Ask a doctor.

Warnings

For rectal use only When using this product

  • Avoid contact with the eyes S top use and ask a doctor if
  • Condition worsens
  • Symptoms persist for more than 7 days.
  • Symptoms 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.

When using this product

  • Avoid contact with the eyes

Stop use and ask a doctor

S top use and ask a doctor if

  • Condition worsens
  • Symptoms persist for more than 7 days.
  • Symptoms 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.

Inactive ingredients

Butylparaben, carboxyvinyl polymer, cetyl alcohol, diethanolamine, edetate disodium, light mineral oil, PEG-40 stearate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitan monostearate, white petrolatum.

Forms and strengths

From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes

Dosage formStrengthRouteNDCs
Cream2 g/100g / 1 g/100gtopical1

Manufacturers and labels

1 FDA label

  • Sato Pharmaceutical Inc., Ltd.Shown hereM017 · Label 12/04/2023 · NDC 49873-705Full label

Related recalls

FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient

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Tact: common questions

What is Tact used for?
temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with ■ minor skin irritations ■ insect bites ■ minor cuts ■ scrapes ■ rashes due to poison ivy ■ sunburn ■ minor burns
Is Tact a prescription drug?
No. Tact is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Tact?
Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Tact Cool Jelly.
Who makes Tact?
Sato Pharmaceutical Inc., Ltd. lists Tact with the FDA.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 12/04/2023 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice