Drug Reference
Histamine
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
ActivOn ArthritisAlo
Available as
0.25 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.28 MG/ML · Topical Cream1 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.5 MG/ML · Topical Cream1 MG/ML0.3 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.4 MG/ML · Topical Cream
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Indications: For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints, associated with arthritis, simple back aches, strains, bruises, and sprains.
How to use / dosing
Directions: Adults and children two-years of age or older: Apply to affected area not more than three to four times daily. Children under two-years of age: consult a physician.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breast feeding, contact a physician prior to use.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If symptoms persist for more than seven days, discontinue use and consult a physician. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, consult a physician ASAP. Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin. Do not bandage tightly. If pregnant or breast feeding, contact a physician prior to use.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- MCAS SUPPORT (APIS MELLIFICA, ANTIMONIUM CRUDUM, ASCORBICUM ACIDUM, BOVISTA, CARBOLICUM ACIDUM, CHAMOMILLA, CORTISONE ACETICUM, GINKGO BILOBA, HEPAR SUIS, HISTAMINUM HYDROCHLORICUM, NATRUM MURIATICUM, QUERCETIN, RHUS TOX, SCUTELLARIA LATERIFLORA, STOMACH (SUIS), URTICA URENS) LIQUID [DESERET BIOLOGICALS, INC.]
- GUNA-ALLERGY T (AMMONIUM CARBONATE - APIS MELLIFERA - ARSENIC TRIOXIDE - BLATTA ORIENTALIS - CUPRIC ACETATE - DRIMIA MARITIMA BULB - EPINEPHRINE - GALPHIMIA GLAUCA FLOWERING TOP - HISTAMINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE - LUFFA OPERCULATA - MANGANESE GLUCONATE - ONION - SCHOENOCAULON OFFICINALE SEED - SODIUM CHLORIDE - SUS SCROFA ADRENAL GLAND - SUS SCROFA BRONCHUS - SUS SCROFA NASAL MUCOSA -) SOLUTION/ DROPS [GUNA SPA]
- STRESS AND ANXIOUSNESS (ACONITUM NAPELLUS, APIS MELLIFICA, ARNICA MONTANA, ARSENICUM ALBUM, BELLADONNA, BELLIS PERENNIS, BRYONIA, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS, CHAMOMILLA, CISTUS CANADENSIS, CLEMATIS ERECTA, FERRUM PHOSPHORICUM, HISTAMINUM HYDROCHLORICUM, HYPERICUM PERFORATUM, IGNATIA AMARA, IMPATIENS GLANDULIFERA, FLOS, ORNITHOGALUM UMBELLATUM, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA, PHOSPHORUS, PRUNUS CERASIFERA, FLOS, RHUS TOX, SULPHUR, SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE AND VERATRUM ALBUM) LIQUID [KING BIO INC.]
- STRESS AND ANXIOUSNESS (ACONITUM NAPELLUS, APIS MELLIFICA, ARNICA MONTANA, ARSENICUM ALBUM, BELLADONNA, BELLIS PERENNIS, BRYONIA, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS, CHAMOMILLA, CISTUS CANADENSIS, CLEMATIS ERECTA, FERRUM PHOSPHORICUM, HISTAMINUM HYDROCHLORICUM, HYPERICUM PERFORATUM, IGNATIA AMARA, IMPATIENS GLANDULIFERA, FLOS, ORNITHOGALUM UMBELLATUM, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA, PHOSPHORUS, PRUNUS CERASIFERA, FLOS, RHUS TOX, SULPHUR, SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE AND VERATRUM ALBUM.) LIQUID [KING BIO INC.]
- ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF CREAM (HISTAMINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE) CREAM [SOMBRA COSMETICS INC.]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.