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Theracare 2% Diphenhydramine Anti-Itch Cream

20 mg/g + 1 mg/g · Cream

Available without prescription
Copper Absorption Inhibitor

Active substance: Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride and Zinc Acetate
Used in: Breathing, airways, allergies and cough
Made by: Veridian Healthcare
Source: Official label

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 · 2025-10-06

What it is

Active ingredients Purpose Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 2% Topical analgesic Zinc acetate 0.1% Skin protectant

Used for

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

Do not take it if

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

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

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What it is for

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

From the official label · 2025-10-06 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

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

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.

adults and
children 2 years of age and overr:
apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
children under 2 years of age:
consult a physician

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

Ask a doctor first if

on chicken pox on measles

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

Stop and get help if

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

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

Other 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
avoid contact with eyes
Stop use and
ask a doctor if 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
Keep out of reach of children.
avoid contact with eyes

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Keep away from 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”.

How to store it

store at 20˚C-25 ˚C (68˚F-77˚F) do not use if tube seal under cap is broken

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What kind of medicine it is

Active ingredients Purpose Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 2% Topical analgesic Zinc acetate 0.1% Skin protectant

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

Other ingredients

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

ceteth-20, cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresol, edetate disodium, light mineral oil, petrolatum, polyethylene glycol, sodium metabisulfite, water

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

Questions about this product

ca l l 1-866-326-1313

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

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.

Sulfitessodium metabisulfiteCan trigger reactions in some people with asthma.

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.

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Details

Made by	Veridian Healthcare
Active substance	Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride and Zinc Acetate
Used in	Breathing, airways, allergies and cough
Strength	20 mg/g + 1 mg/g
Form	Cream
Route	Topical
Packs	1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 35.4 g in 1 TUBE
NDC	71101-014

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).

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