Drug Reference
Tripelennamine
Substituted ethylene diamines
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Substituted ethylene diamines
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Re-Covr
Available as
0.01 MG/MG · Topical Gel20 MG/ML · Injectable Solution10 MG/ML · Topical Cream5 MG/ML · Topical Cream50 MG · Oral Tablet
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Use Temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with: • insect bites • minor burns • minor cuts • minor skin irritations • scrapes • sunburn • rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac
How to use / dosing
Directions 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: Do not use, consult a physician. Storage Information: Protect from freezing and excessive heat, store at 68°-77°F (20°-25°C).
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, ask a health professional before use Keep out of reach of children and pets.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use Keep out of reach of children and pets.…
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 the eyes. If condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use of this product and consult a physician. Do not use if packaging is damaged or opened. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use Keep out of reach of children and pets. If swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- BLUE-EMU THRIVE COOLING (TRIPELENNAMINE 0.5%) CREAM [KINGSWAY PHARMACEUTICALS DBA NFI, LLC]
- BLUE-EMU THRIVE PAIN RELIEF CREAM (TRIPELENNAMINE 0.5%) CREAM [KINGSWAY PHARMACEUTICALS DBA NFI, LLC]
- PBZ OTC (TRIPELENNAMINE HCL 1%) CREAM [KINGSWAY PHARMACEUTICALS DBA NFI, LLC]
- RE-COVR (TRIPELENNAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE) INJECTION [KINETIC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC]
- AX PHARMACEUTICAL CORP (TRIPELENNAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE) POWDER [AX PHARMACEUTICAL CORP]
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.