Drug Reference
Zinc Acetate
Various alimentary tract and metabolism products
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Various alimentary tract and metabolism products
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Banophen CreamBenadryl Itch StoppingCalaclearCaladryl ClearCalagelCallergy ClearDerma Gran SprayGalzinWal-DrylWilzin
Available as
0.0015 MG/MG · Topical Gel20 MG/ML40 MG/ML · Topical Solution20 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.001 MG/ML · Powder1 MG/ML · Topical Solution10 MG/ML10 MG/ML · Topical Cream20 MG/ML · Topical Solution2 MG/ML · Topical Cream25 MG · Oral Capsule50 MG · Oral Capsule0.001 MG/MG · Topical Gel1 MG/ML
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
For the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with rashes due to poison ivy, oak and sumac insect bites minor skin irritations minor cuts dries the oozing and weeping of poison ivy, oak, and sumac
How to use / dosing
Adults and children 2 years or older: apply to affected are not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor. To apply to face, spray into palm of hand and gently apply.
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.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
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
For external use only. Flammable. Keep away from fire or flame. Do not use on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, flush thoroughly with water. avoid contact with broken skin, do not inhale or ingest, contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not store at temperature above 120F. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens, rash or irritation develops and lasts for more than 7 days or clears up and occurs again within a few days.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- ITCH RELIEF (DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, ZINC ACETATE) CREAM [CVS PHARMACY]
- CVS ITCH RELIEF (PRAMOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, ZINC ACETATE) SPRAY [CVS PHARMACY]
- ITCH RELIEF (DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL, ZINC ACETATE) SPRAY [CARDINAL HEALTH, 110 DBA LEADER]
- CLEAR ANTI ITCH (PRAMOXINE HCL, ZINC ACETATE LOTION) LOTION [H E B]
- MEDI FIRST EXTRA STRENGTH ITCH RELIEF (DIPHENHYDRAMINE, ZINC ACETATE) CREAM [UNIFIRST FIRST AID CORPORATION]
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.