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Xpect Extra Strength Itch Relief Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 2 mg/100mL Spray, 59.1 mL — NDC 42961-218-01 (Billing 42961-0218-01)
by Cintas Corporation · 59.1 mL in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY
This is a package of 59.1 mL of Xpect Extra Strength Itch Relief Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 2 mg/100mL Spray from Cintas Corporation, marketed since May 2022 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.
NDC 42961-0218-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
42961-218-01
billing pads the product segment with a zero
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
FDA NDC (as labeled)
42961-218-01
Product NDC
42961-218
11-digit billing NDC
42961021801
RxCUI
1050080
UNII
TC2D6JAD40
Application #
M017
SPL Set ID
a373b2c3-5c58-4b64-9358-bdf42dfce08c
Established class (EPC)
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
Mechanism of action
Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Marketing start
2022-05-16
Route
TOPICAL
Dosage form
SPRAY
Substance
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Quick answers
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 1050080
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 42961-218-01 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 42961-0218-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist class.
Pharmacologic class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
Drug family (ATC)
Propionic acid derivatives, Antihistamines for topical use, Aminoalkyl ethers
How it works
Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
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- Oral forms are generally taken every 4 to 6 hours, with no more than 6 doses in 24 hours. The amount depends on age and the product, so check the package chart or ask me or your do...
- It can. Drowsiness is common, so be careful driving or using machinery. Alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers make it worse, so avoid them.
- Oral products are not for children under 2 years, and some are not for children under 6. Children can become excitable, and overdose can be very dangerous. Always follow the age di...
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 2, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42961-0218-01 You're viewing this Main listing | 59.1 mL in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY | 2022-05-16 | — | Active |
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xpect Extra Strength Itch Relief 2 mg/100mLthis 42961-0218-01 | Cintas | 59.1 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Itch Eraser .51 g/25.5g 44224-1114-01 | Tender | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Itch Relief 20.3 g/L 61010-8300-01 | Safetec | 0591 l | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Itch Relief 20 mg/mL 79903-0217-25 | Wal-Mart | 74 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Itch Relief 20 mg/mL 81522-0751-25 | FSA | 74 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Sep 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
🏛️
2022
On the market since
May 2022
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
4 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Sep 3, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.
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UNII H3ZIY6WP1R
A synthetic surfactant made from plant-derived oils and ethylene oxide. It helps dissolve and mix oil-based and water-based ingredients together in liquid formulations.
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UNII H5RIZ3MPW4
A chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage and use.
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UNII 7FLD91C86K
Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
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UNII PDC6A3C0OX
Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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UNII 9O3K93S3TK
Trolamine is an alkaline compound used as a pH buffer and emulsifier in medicines. It helps neutralize acids, stabilize formulations, and enable mixing of oil and water-based ingredients.
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UNII 059QF0KO0R
Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
6 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
The official label also statesgermaben II, edetate disodium, glycerin, tomadol 25-9, purified water, triethanolamine
Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.
Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed —
ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
Inactive ingredient FAQ
Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.
Manufacturer & labeler
LabelerCintas Corporation
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code42961
First marketedMay 2022
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio30 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage
⏱️ Dosage and Administration
⚠️ Warnings
🧪 Active Ingredient
🧪 Inactive Ingredients
🎯 Purpose
📄 Do Not Use
📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If
📄 When Using This Product
📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children
📄 Other Information
📄 Questions or Comments
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to insect bites, poison oak and poison sumac
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions do not use more than directed adults & children 12 years and over: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 12: consult a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 2%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients germaben II, edetate disodium, glycerin, tomadol 25-9, purified water, triethanolamine
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose External Analgesic
📄 Do Not Use ▾
Do not use on large areas of the body with any other product containing diphenhydramine hydrochloride, even one taken by mouth
📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If ▾
Ask a doctor before use on chicken pox on measles
📄 When Using This Product ▾
When using this produt avoid contact with the eyes
📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If ▾
Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms persist more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📄 Other Information ▾
Other information store at room temperature
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
Questions? 1-877-973-2811 M-F 8am-5pm
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
Package Principal Display Panel Extra Strength ITCH RELIEF Quick Itch & Pain Relief Diphenhydramine HCl 2% Convenient pump spray allows no-touch application. Use as a first aid treatment for insect bites and rashes from poison ivy, oak & sumac. 2 fl. oz. (59.1 mL) Xpect® First aid Bottle
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Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
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Reported adverse events (FAERS)
Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Xpect Extra Strength Itch Relief (this brand).
Top reported reactions
Age at onset
Reporter sex
Male · 29%
Female · 71%
Unknown · 0%
Serious outcomes
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.
About this NDC listing & data coverage
Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
| NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) | ✓ Available |
| Labeler | ✓ Available |
| Product & package description | ✓ Available |
| Marketing category & status | ✓ Available |
| Active ingredient / dosage form / route | ✓ Available |
| FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) | ✓ Available |
| Package photos | ✓ Available |
| Inactive ingredients (structured) | ✓ Available |
| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
| Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data | — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope. |
| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.
Questions about this listing
Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Cintas Corporation. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Cintas Corporation is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published
NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.