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Tecnu Calagel

Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
Tec Laboratories Inc.
Label updated
2026-04-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active Ingredient

Diphenhydramine HCL 2%

Purpose

Purpose Topical analgesic / antihistamine

Uses

for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with:

•minor burns •sunburn •minor cuts •scrapes •insect bites

•minor skin irritations

rashes due to: •poison oak •poison ivy •poison sumac

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

On chicken pox, poison ivy, sunburn, large areas of the body, broken, blistered, or oozing skin, more often than directed, or with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one taken by mouth.

When using this product

avoid contact with eyes

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • condition worsens
  • symptoms persist for 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 ceneter right away.

Directions

Directions •do not use more often than directed

•adults and children 2 years of age and older:

apply to affected area not more than 3 times daily

•children under 2 years of age do not use, consult a doctor

Other Information

Store at 59 to 86ºF (15 to 30ºC)

Inactive Ingredients

benzethonium chloride, disodium EDTA, fragrance, hypromellose,

menthol, polysorbate 20, purified water, sodium metabisulfite, zinc acetate

Questions?

Call 1-800-650-0113

Calagel 6oz Bottle

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Carton - 144 Single-Use Packets

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 8bc9cbfe-1dd4-18ed-e053-2a95a90a7966 · Version 8
NDC: 51879-802