Medicine guide

Medi-First Ivy-Rid First Aid

4250 mg/85g + 127.5 mg/85g · Aerosol, Spray

  • Available without prescription
  • Standardized Chemical Allergen
Made by
Unifirst First Aid Corporation

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2025-09-08

What it is

Topical anesthetic Topical antiseptic

Used for
  • For temporary relief of pain and itching and to help protect against infection in minor skin irritations rashes due to poison ivy, poison sumac and insect bites
Do not take it if

In or near eyes or other mucous membranes in case of serious burns in deep puncture wounds for a prolonged period of time on large portions of the body

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
2other products contain Benzocaine and Benzethonium Chloride — compare makers, forms and strengths

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What it is for

  • For temporary relief of pain and itching and to help protect against infection in minor skin irritations rashes due to poison ivy, poison sumac and insect bites

From the official label · 2025-09-08 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

in or near eyes or other mucous membranes in case of serious burns in deep puncture wounds for a prolonged period of time on large portions of the body

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

clean the affected area shake can well before using hold 4-6 inches from surface and spray area until wet for adult institutional use only not intended for use on children

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Other warnings

For external use only Extremely Flammable keep away from flame contents under pressure do not puncture or incinerate container do not expose to temperatures above 120° F

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Keep away from children

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

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

What kind of medicine it is

Topical anesthetic Topical antiseptic

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

isopropyl myristate, PVP-VA, SDA-400-200 alcohol, n-butane, isobutane

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

  • Alcohol (ethanol)SDA-400-200 alcoholMatters for children, in pregnancy, in recovery and with some medicines.

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

Details

Made byUnifirst First Aid Corporation
Active substanceBenzocaine and Benzethonium Chloride
Used inBreathing, airways, allergies and cough
Strength4250 mg/85g + 127.5 mg/85g
FormAerosol, Spray
RouteTopical
Packs85 g in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY
NDC47682-487

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

Same active substance

These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.