Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Cooling

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride and Zinc Acetate · Spray · Topical

Over the counter Copper Absorption Inhibitor Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist

Active ingredient

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

Purpose

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

Uses

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

Warnings

Warnings For external use only. Flammable. Keep away from fire or flame. 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. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Do not use

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

Ask a doctor before use on chicken pox on measles

When using this product

When using this product avoid contact with eyes

Stop use and ask a doctor

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

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

Directions

Directions do not use more than directed adults and children 2 years of age and older: spray on affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

Other information store at 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F)

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients alcohol, glycerin, PVP, purified water, tromethamine

Questions?

Questions? call 1-800-524-2624 (English/Spanish)

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Kenvue Brands LLC (revised Jul 18, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Cooling NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
69968-0270Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 20 mg/mL; Zinc Acetate 1 mg/mL
Spray
Kenvue Brands LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Cooling used for?

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

Who makes Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Cooling?

Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Cooling is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Kenvue Brands LLC.