Tecnu Calagel
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride · Gel · Topical
Active ingredient
Active Ingredient Diphenhydramine HCL 2%
Purpose
Purpose Purpose Topical analgesic / antihistamine
Uses
Uses for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with:
• minor burns
• sunburn
• minor cuts
• scrapes
• insect bites
• minor skin irritations rashes due to:
• poison oak
• poison ivy
• poison sumac
Warnings
Warnings For external use only Do not use On chicken pox, poison ivy, sunburn, large areas of the body, broken, blistered, or oozing skin, more often than directed, or with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one taken by mouth. 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 ceneter right away.
Do not use
Do not use On chicken pox, poison ivy, sunburn, large areas of the body, broken, blistered, or oozing skin, more often than directed, or with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one taken by mouth.
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 ceneter right away.
Directions
Directions Directions
• do not use more often than directed
• adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 times daily
• children under 2 years of age do not use, consult a doctor
Other information
Other Information Store at 59 to 86ºF (15 to 30ºC)
Inactive ingredients
Inactive Ingredients benzethonium chloride, disodium EDTA, fragrance, hypromellose, menthol, polysorbate 20, purified water, sodium metabisulfite, zinc acetate
Questions?
Questions? Call 1-800-650-0113
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Tec Laboratories Inc. (revised Apr 20, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride in 1 product
Tecnu Calagel NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51879-802 | Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 20 mg/g Gel | Tec Laboratories Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Tecnu Calagel used for?
Uses for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with: •minor burns •sunburn •minor cuts •scrapes •insect bites •minor skin irritations rashes due to: •poison oak •poison ivy •poison sumac
Who makes Tecnu Calagel?
Tecnu Calagel is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Tec Laboratories Inc..