Diphenhydramine + Allantoin topical
Indications
Diphenhydramine + Allantoin topical is used for:
Temporarily relieves pain and itching, insect bites, minor skin irritations, sunburn, rashes, minor burns, cuts or scrapes
Adult Dose
Itching
Temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with insect bites, minor skin irritations, sunburn, rashes, or minor burns, cuts, or scrapes
Apply to affected area PRN; not to exceed 3-4 applications/day
Child Dose
Itching
Temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with insect bites, minor skin irritations, sunburn, rashes, or minor burns, cuts, or scrapes
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
>2 years: Apply to affected area PRN; not to exceed 3-4 applications/day
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity
Precautions
Do not use more than directed
Do not use large areas of the body
Do not use with other diphenhydramine products, including oral products
Do not use on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns
Do not use on serious sunburn or broken, blistered or oozing skin
Advise patient to contact physician if condition worsens or symptoms persist beyond 7 days
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Diphenhydramine + Allantoin topical :
Mechanism of Action
Diphenhydramine: Histamine H1-receptor antagonist; elicits topical anesthetic effects
Allantoin: Skin protectant