Camphor / Diphenhydramine / Zinc Acetate
This is a topical combination medication used to relieve itching, pain, and irritation from minor skin conditions such as insect bites, poison ivy, and allergic rashes. The three active ingredients work together to provide relief: camphor acts as a counterirritant and mild analgesic, diphenhydramine provides antihistamine relief for itching, and zinc acetate offers protective and astringent properties.
A topical anti-itch medication combining camphor, diphenhydramine, and zinc acetate for temporary relief of minor skin irritations.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2263169
- Generic
- Camphor / Diphenhydramine / Zinc Acetate
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for temporary relief of itching, pain, and irritation caused by minor skin conditions including insect bites, poison ivy/oak/sumac, allergic reactions, and other skin rashes.
Camphor provides a cooling sensation and mild pain relief; diphenhydramine blocks histamine to reduce allergic itching responses; zinc acetate acts as an astringent to protect the skin and reduce minor inflammation.
For external use only. Avoid applying to large areas of skin, broken skin, or mucous membranes. Do not use near the eyes or mouth. Consult a healthcare provider before use in children under 2 years old or if symptoms persist beyond 7 days. May cause drowsiness if absorbed systemically.
Official drug label
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