Bentoquatam Topical

Bentoquatam protects the skin like a shield against poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac by physically blocking skin contact with their resin. The best protection against getting these conditions is to avoid contact with these plants. bentoquatam does not dry oozing and weeping caused by the rash of poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.

Bentoquatam is available without prescription.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

• Mild redness of skin

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Since bentoquatam topical is used as needed, it does not have a dosing schedule. Using extra lotion to make up a missed dose will not make the medication more effective.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have any type of severe skin reaction after applying the medicine.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Applies to bentoquatam topical: topical lotion

General

This drug is generally well tolerated, however, mild and transient rash at the application site has been reported.[Ref]

Local

Frequency not reported: Rash[Ref]

Some side effects of bentoquatam topical may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Apply in a sufficient quantity to form a visible coating 15 minutes before possible contact with the plants

Comments:
-If continued protection is required, may be reapplied every 4 hours or as needed if the visible coating is removed.
-May be removed with soap and water after there is no longer a risk of exposure.

Uses: For the prevention of poison ivy, oak, and sumac rash when applied prior to exposure

6 years or older: Apply in a sufficient quantity to form a visible coating 15 minutes before possible contact with the plants

Comments:
-If continued protection is required, may reapply every 4 hours or as needed if the visible coating is removed.
-May be removed with soap and water after there is no longer a risk of exposure.

Uses: For the prevention of poison ivy, oak, and sumac rash when applied prior to exposure

Data not available

Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy.

The manufacturer makes no recommendation regarding use during pregnancy. US FDA pregnancy category: Not formally assigned to a pregnancy category.