Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride · Gel · Topical
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Diphenhydramine HCl 2%
Purpose
Purpose Topical Analgesic
Uses
Use temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with: insect bites minor burns sunburn minor cuts scrapes minor skin irritations rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac
Warnings
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 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 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: apply to 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 Room Temperature
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients SD alcohol 38-B, camphor, citric acid, diazolidinyl urea, glycerin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate
Questions?
Questions or comments? call 1-877-717-2824 (toll free) or 215-273-8755 (collect) www.benadryl.com
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Kenvue Brands LLC (revised Apr 24, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride in 1 product
Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69968-0242 | Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 20 mg/mL Gel | Kenvue Brands LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping used for?
Use temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with: insect bites minor burns sunburn minor cuts scrapes minor skin irritations rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac
Who makes Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping?
Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Kenvue Brands LLC.