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- Medical Author : John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
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What Is Diphenhydramine Topical Used For and How Does it Work?
Diphenhydramine topical is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication used for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with insect bites, minor skin irritations, and rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.
Diphenhydramine topical is an over-the-counter (OTC) product used for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with insect bites, minor skin irritations, and rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.
Diphenhydramine topical is available under the following different brand names: Banophen Anti-Itch, Benadryl Itch Stopping, Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping, Dermamycin, and Diphenhydramine-D.
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Diphenhydramine Topical?
Common side effects of Diphenhydramine Topical include:
- Skin rash
- Hives
- Skin sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity)
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
- Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out.
This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.