BENADRYL ORIGINAL STRENGTH ITCH STOPPING CREAM

Manufacturer: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
Effective date: 2019-12-17
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 6
Source: legacy-cache
Hydrated at: 2026-08-01 23:50:15

Label at a glance#

ProductBenadryl Original Strength Itch Stopping

Active ingredientDiphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Zinc Acetate

Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with: insect bites minor burns sunburn minor skin irritations minor cuts scrapes rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac dries the oozing and weeping of poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac

Dosage and administration

do not use more than directed 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

Storage and handling

protect from excessive heat (40°C/104°F)

Contacts and useful links#

PhoneLabel contact800-524-2624

PhoneLabel contact215-273-8755

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active ingredients	Purpose
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 1%	Topical analgesic
Zinc acetate 0.1%	Skin protectant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with:
- insect bites
- minor burns
- sunburn
- minor skin irritations
- minor cuts
- scrapes
- rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac
dries the oozing and weeping of poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only.

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

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

Ask a doctor before use

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

on chicken pox
on measles

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product avoid contact with eyes

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

do not use more than directed
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

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

protect from excessive heat (40°C/104°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

cetyl alcohol, diazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol monostearate 1000, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

call toll-free 800-524-2624 (English/Spanish) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28.3 g Tube Carton

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

ORIGINAL STRENGTH
Benadryl^®

Topical Analgesic/Skin Protectant

For ages 2 & up

ITCH
STOPPING
CREAM

NET WT 1 OZ (28.3 g)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28.3 g Tube Carton

RxCUI, Display, Full name table
RxCUI	Display	Full name	Type	Form / route
1293717	BENADRYL ITCH STOPPING (Topical)	diphenhydramine hydrochloride 10 MG/ML / zinc acetate 1 MG/ML Topical Cream [Benadryl Itch Stopping]	SBD Active

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
Ingredient	Type	UNII	SPL version
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	TC2D6JAD40	3
Zinc Acetate	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	FM5526K07A	3
Diphenhydramine	ACTIVE MOIETY	8GTS82S83M	3
Zinc Cation	ACTIVE MOIETY	13S1S8SF37	3
Cetyl Alcohol	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	936JST6JCN	3
Diazolidinyl Urea	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	H5RIZ3MPW4	3
Methylparaben	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	A2I8C7HI9T	3
Propylene Glycol	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	6DC9Q167V3	3
Propylparaben	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	Z8IX2SC1OH	3
Water	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	059QF0KO0R	3

Products#

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Benadryl Original Strength Itch Stopping
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride and Zinc Acetate
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
Diphenhydramine
Zinc Acetate
Zinc Cation
Cetyl Alcohol
Diazolidinyl Urea
Methylparaben
Propylene Glycol
Propylparaben
Water

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
58232-0740	58232-0740-1

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 8 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride	TC2D6JAD40	ACTIB
Zinc Acetate	FM5526K07A	ACTIB
Cetyl Alcohol	936JST6JCN	IACT
Diazolidinyl Urea	H5RIZ3MPW4	IACT
Methylparaben	A2I8C7HI9T	IACT
Propylene Glycol	6DC9Q167V3	IACT
Propylparaben	Z8IX2SC1OH	IACT
Water	059QF0KO0R	IACT

Source Document#

Source XML

Inactive ingredient matches#

Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.

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DailyMed ingredient, IID ingredient, UNII table
DailyMed ingredient	IID ingredient	UNII	Dosage form / route	Potency	Maximum daily exposure	Match
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	FILM / BUCCAL	1.48 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	SOLUTION/ DROPS / AURICULAR (OTIC)	ADJ PH		Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	SYSTEM / TOPICAL		4200 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	AEROSOL, FOAM / TOPICAL		6 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	INJECTION / PERIDURAL	1 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	SUSPENSION / OPHTHALMIC	0.6 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Cetyl Alcohol	CETYL ALCOHOL	936JST6JCN	SOLUTION / TOPICAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii candidate 20 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylparaben	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	LOTION / TOPICAL		140 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylparaben	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	INJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS		5 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylparaben	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	POWDER / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	AEROSOL, FOAM / TOPICAL		1800 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	GEL / OPHTHALMIC	0.44 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	INJECTION / INTRAVENOUS		16624 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	SHAMPOO / TOPICAL	8 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylparaben	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	SHAMPOO / TOPICAL	0.03 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	INJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAMUSCULAR		45 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylparaben	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL		8 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	ENEMA / RECTAL	0.18 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	INJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS		4000 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	SUSPENSION / TOPICAL	0.24 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	SOLUTION / AURICULAR (OTIC)	56.55 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	CREAM / VAGINAL		1225 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	SOLUTION/ DROPS / OPHTHALMIC	0.05 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	SOLUTION / RECTAL	0.13 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	SOLUTION, CONCENTRATE / ORAL		2590 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	SHAMPOO / TOPICAL	0.15 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / ORAL		126 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	SOLUTION / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)	0.03 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylparaben	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	ELIXIR / ORAL	200 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	SUSPENSION / AURICULAR (OTIC)	10 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	SOLUTION / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)	25 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	SOLUTION / OPHTHALMIC	0.05 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	OINTMENT / RECTAL		27 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	CREAM, AUGMENTED / TOPICAL		2 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	AEROSOL, FOAM / RECTAL		1214 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Cetyl Alcohol	CETYL ALCOHOL	936JST6JCN	CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		59 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 20 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	SPRAY / TOPICAL	0.2 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylparaben	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	SYSTEM / TOPICAL		21 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylparaben	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	SOLUTION / RECTAL	0.02 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylparaben	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS	0.8 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylparaben	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL		4 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	INJECTION / PERINEURAL		80 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS	15 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	INJECTION, SUSPENSION / INTRAMUSCULAR		1 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
Cetyl Alcohol	CETYL ALCOHOL	936JST6JCN	TABLET / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii candidate 20 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylparaben	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	LIQUID / TOPICAL	0.1 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
Cetyl Alcohol	CETYL ALCOHOL	936JST6JCN	TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING / ORAL		9 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 20 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylparaben	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	INJECTION / INFILTRATION	0.35 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylparaben	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	FILM / BUCCAL	0.22 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	SYRUP / ORAL		5700 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL		1000 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	FILM, SOLUBLE / BUCCAL		5 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylparaben	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	INJECTION / INTRA-ARTICULAR	0.03 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	AEROSOL, FOAM / VAGINAL	0.1 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	SOLUTION / DENTAL	2 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylene Glycol	PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	OINTMENT / TOPICAL		5148 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 81 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylparaben	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	EMULSION / TOPICAL	0.06 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	DROPS / ORAL	1 mg/1ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
Propylparaben	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	SOLUTION / NASAL	140 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
Methylparaben	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	CAPSULE / ORAL		7 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates

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Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
ddc5678b-93ee-c9a8-e053-2995a90a1109			3ef170f8-f60c-48ea-b21f-742e84484a4c	2022-04-29	Warnings	Exact identifier spl set id: 3ef170f8-f60c-48ea-b21f-742e84484a4c

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