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What is the active ingredient in tecnu?

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What is the active ingredient in tecnu?

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Drug Label Information

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE – UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 20 mg in 1 g

Is Calagel the same as calamine lotion?

Calamine Lotion has an ingredient called calamine. But Calagel has 0% calamine – it’s actually topical generic benadryl (Diphenhydramine).

Does Calagel dry poison ivy?

Unlike calamine lotions, Calagel stays where you put it. Calagel dries quickly, leaving an invisible, anti-itch skin protectant where you need it most. When used with Tecnu Outdoor skin cleanser, Calagel is effective in treating poison ivy and oak.

Is tecnu good for mosquito bites?

Tecnu Bites & Stings offers relief from the insect bites of mosquitos, chiggers, no-see-ums and bed bugs, and stings from bees, wasps, fire ants and more.

What is the best soap to use for poison ivy?

The following bath products may help relieve poison ivy rash symptoms.

  • All Terrain Natural Poison Ivy/Oak Bar.
  • Aveeno Soothing Bath Treatment.
  • Domeboro Medicated Soak Rash Relief.
  • Tecnu Extreme Poison Ivy and Oak Scrub.
  • Aveeno Anti-Itch Concentrated Lotion.
  • Solimo Clear Anti-Itch Lotion.

How fast does tecnu work?

Tecnu Extreme can prevent a rash, stop the itching, or stop an existing rash from spreading. Tecnu Extreme used within eight hours after exposure to urushiol can prevent a rash.

What does calamine lotion do for poison ivy?

Calamine is used to relieve the itching, pain, and discomfort of minor skin irritations, such as those caused by poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. This medicine also dries oozing and weeping caused by poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.