ItchZap Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride and Zinc Acetate 20 mg/g; 1 mg/g Cream
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist class.
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🩺 Clinical
Diphenhydramine is used to treat allergy and cold symptoms: sneezing runny nose red, itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat Diphenhydramine is also used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep) in adults, but should not be used to make a child sleepy. Diphenhydramine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. Diphenhydramine is also available in combination with other medications. This monograph only includes information about the use of diphenh...
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗ItchZap is a topical cream containing diphenhydramine hydrochloride and zinc acetate. This is an over-the-counter monograph product, meaning it is marketed under FDA's established rulebook for this category of drug rather than through an individually reviewed application. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is a first-generation antihistamine typically used to relieve itching and reduce swelling associated with minor skin irritation, while zinc acetate is commonly included for its astringent and skin-soothing properties. The cream is applied directly to affected skin areas.
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Benzyl alcohol is a clear liquid used as a preservative and solvent in medicines. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth and dissolves other ingredients to create uniform liquid formulations.
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Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
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A waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid that acts as an emulsifier to blend oily and watery ingredients together. It also helps thicken and stabilize the medicine's texture.
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A waxy mixture derived from vegetable oils and polyethylene glycol that helps emulsify and blend oil-based and water-based ingredients. It's used in creams and lotions to create a smooth, uniform texture and improve product stability.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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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.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| 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. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| good sense itch relief 2 g/100g; .1 g/100g 00113-0622-64 | L. | 1 tube | $0.057 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Banophen 2 g/100g; .1 g/100g 00904-5354-31 | Major | 1 tube | $0.057 | — | Availability likely | — |
| diphenhydramine hcl and zinc acetate 2 g/100g; .1 g/100g 45802-0358-03 | Padagis | 1 tube | $0.057 | — | Availability likely | — |
| GNP Extra Strength Anti-Itch Cream .1 g/100g; 2 g/100g 46122-0804-36 | Amerisource | 1 tube | $0.057 | — | Availability likely | — |
| leader anti itch 2 g/100g; .1 g/100g 70000-0388-01 | Cardinal | 1 tube | $0.057 | — | Availability likely | — |
| foster and thrive anti itch cream 2 g/100g; .1 g/100g 70677-1289-01 | Strategic | 1 tube | $0.057 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Anti-Itch 20 mg/g; 1 mg/g 24385-0210-03 | Amerisource | 1 tube | $0.130 | — | Discontinued | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride and Zinc Acetate 20 mg/g; 1 mg/g 70677-1213-01 | STRATEGIC | 1 tube | $0.130 | — | FDA listed | — |
| Walgreens Anti Itch Cream 20 mg/g; 1 mg/g 00363-2315-28 | Walgreens | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dr. Sheffield Anti Itch Cream 20 mg/g; 1 mg/g 11527-0069-04 | Sheffield | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-itch 20 mg/g; 1 mg/g 11673-0895-28 | Target | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Rite Aid Extra Strength Itch Stopping 1 mg/g; 20 mg/g 11822-6614-01 | Rite | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| signature care itch relief 2 g/100g; .1 g/100g 21130-0154-64 | Safeway | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| anti itch 2 g/100g; .1 g/100g 30142-0582-64 | Kroger | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Shopko Anti-Itch 20 mg/g; 1 mg/g 37012-0089-02 | Shopko | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| itch relief 2 g/100g; .1 g/100g 37808-0622-64 | H | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Itch Cream 1 mg/g; 20 mg/g 41226-0888-02 | Kroger | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti Itch 2 g/100g; .1 g/100g 41250-0622-64 | Meijer | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Equate Anti Itch 2 g/100g; .1 g/100g 49035-0622-64 | Wal-Mart | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride and Zinc Acetate 20 mg/g; 1 mg/g 51672-2089-02 | Sun | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CAREALL Anti-Itch 20 mg/g; 1 mg/g 51824-0088-01 | New | 35 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Extra Strength Itch Stopping 20 mg/g; 1 mg/g 52000-0071-02 | Universal | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Discount Drug Mart Extra Strength Itch Stopping 20 mg/g; 1 mg/g 53943-0258-01 | Discount | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Family Wellness 2 g/100g; .1 g/100g 55621-0007-01 | Zhejiang | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| ItchZap 20 mg/g; 1 mg/gthis 57237-0352-28 | Rising | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Itch Relief 2 g/100g; .1 g/100g 59779-0708-64 | CVS | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Itch Relief Cream 2 g/100g; .1 g/100g 68016-0163-01 | Pharmacy | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Itch Cream 2 g/100g; .1 g/100g 69396-0025-05 | Trifecta | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Itch stopping Cream 2 g/100g; .1 g/100g 69396-0150-01 | Trifecta | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| itch relief 1 mg/g; 20 mg/g 69452-0449-37 | Bionpharma | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Family Wellness 2 g/100g; .1 g/100g 69571-0005-02 | FRONT | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Extra Strength Itch Stopping 20 mg/g; 1 mg/g 69842-0321-28 | CVS | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping 20 mg/g; 1 mg/g 69968-0223-01 | Kenvue | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| TheraCare 2% Diphenhydramine Anti-Itch Cream 20 mg/g; 1 mg/g 71101-0014-01 | Veridian | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Caring Mill Anti-Itch Cream 20 mg/g; 1 mg/g 71101-0055-01 | Veridian | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Anti-Itch Cream 2 g/100g; .1 g/100g 83324-0039-01 | Chain | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Savvy Itch Stopping 2 g/100g; .1 g/100g 83650-0102-01 | Savvy | 35.4 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 57237-0352-28 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (57237-352-28) / 28 g in 1 TUBE | 2025-11-06 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with: insect bites, minor burns, sunburn, minor skin irritations, minor cuts, scrapes, rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac dries the oozing and weeping of poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions do not use more than directed adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
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 avoid contact with eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days symptoms persists for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Drug Facts Active Ingredients Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 2% Zinc Acetate 0.1%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl monostearate SE, glyceryl stearate/PEG 100 stearate, propylene glycol, water
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Topical analgesic Skin protectant