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Ivarest

Dosage form: cream
Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 14g in 100g, Benzyl Alcohol 10.5g in 100g, Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 2g in 100g
Labeler: Blistex Inc
NDC code: 10157-9077

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 18, 2023.

Ivarest®

Drug Facts

Active ingredientsPurpose
Calamine 14.0 % (w/w)Skin protectant
Benzyl Alcohol 10.5 % (w/w)External analgesic
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 2.0 % (w/w)External analgesic

Uses
  • for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, insect bites or minor skin irritations.
  • dries the oozing and weeping of poison:
    • ivy
    • oak
    • sumac

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use
  • on large areas of the body
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one taken by mouth

Ask a doctor before use
  • on chicken pox
  • on measles

When using this product
  • do not get into eyes.

Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • condition worsens
  • symptoms last 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 Center right away.

Directions
  • do not use more often than directed
  • as soon as possible after exposure, wash affected area with soap and water (or Ivarest Poison Ivy Cleansing Foam). Gently pat dry.
  • apply Ivarest liberally to form a layer you can not see through.
  • adults and children 2 years and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor.

Other information

Avoid contact with clothing. Ivarest may stain certain fabrics.

Inactive ingredients

bentonite, benzethonium chloride, camphor, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, hydroxyethylcellulose, lanolin alcohol, lanolin oil, magnesium aluminum silicate, menthol, petrolatum, PEG-4, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, purified water, PVP, red 33, sorbitan stearate, squalane, yellow 5, yellow 6

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 56g Tube Carton

2 Itch Relievers

NDC 10157-9077-1

MAXIMUM STRENGTH
IVAREST®

EXTERNAL ANALGESIC/
POISON IVY, OAK, SUMAC DRYING CREAM

POISON IVY
ITCH RELIEF

8 Hour
Relief

MEDICATED ANTI-ITCH CREAM

Double
Relief
Formula

1
Antihistamine
helps stop the reaction
2
Analgesic
soothes itch fast

PLUS Skin protectant to help dry the rash

Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac,
Insect Bites, Minor Skin Irritations

NET WT 2 OZ(56g)

IVAREST 
zinc oxide, benzyl alcohol, and diphenhydramine hydrochloride cream
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:10157-9077
Route of AdministrationTOPICALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Zinc Oxide (Zinc Oxide) Zinc Oxide14 g  in 100 g
Benzyl Alcohol (Benzyl Alcohol) Benzyl Alcohol10.5 g  in 100 g
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride (Diphenhydramine) Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride2 g  in 100 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
bentonite 
benzethonium chloride 
lanolin alcohols 
lanolin oil 
magnesium aluminum silicate 
MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM 
petrolatum 
polyethylene glycol 200 
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate 
polysorbate 60 
propylene glycol 
water 
D&C red no. 33 
sorbitan monostearate 
squalane 
FD&C yellow no. 5 
FD&C yellow no. 6 
camphor (synthetic) 
povidone-iodine 
HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER (100000 MPA.S AT 1.5%) 
Product Characteristics
ColorWHITEScore    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:10157-9077-11 TUBE in 1 CARTON
156 g in 1 TUBE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34712/31/2007
Labeler - Blistex Inc (005126354)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Blistex Inc005126354MANUFACTURE(10157-9077)

 
Blistex Inc

Further information

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