Type of medicine: skin protectant; urushiol barrier
Generic and brand names: bentoquatam, topical; IvyBlock
This medicine is used on the skin to protect against poison ivy, poison sumac, or poison oak. You can buy this medicine without a prescription.
Before taking this medicine, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had:
Females of childbearing age: Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine without your healthcare provider's approval.
Use this medicine before being exposed to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac. Do not use this medicine if you already have a rash from poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac. Do not apply this medicine to blistered, raw, oozing skin or around your eyes, nose, or mouth. Do not put this medicine in your eyes.
Shake the medicine well before using. Put the medicine on clean, dry skin about 15 minutes before exposure to poison ivy, poison sumac, or poison oak. Reapply the medicine every 4 hours while you are near these plants. This medicine may form a thin white coating on your skin when it dries. This is normal.
This medicine is for external use (on the skin) only. Follow the directions on the package or any directions your healthcare provider or pharmacist gives you. Do not use this medicine on children under the age of 6 years unless your healthcare provider approves.
Keep this medicine away from fire or flame.
An acute overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms. If you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much of this medicine, call the poison control center at 800-222-1222.
If irritation develops, stop using the medicine and call your healthcare provider.
If you need emergency care, surgery, or dental work, tell the healthcare provider or dentist you are using this medicine.
Along with its needed effects, your medicine may cause some unwanted side effects. Some side effects may be very serious. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse.
Life-threatening (Report these to your healthcare provider right away). If you cannot reach your healthcare provider right away, get emergency medical care or call 911 for help): Allergic reaction (hives; itching; rash; trouble breathing; chest pain or tightness in your chest; swelling of your lips, tongue, and throat).
Serious (report these to your healthcare provider): Skin infection (redness, warmth, and pus around a sore).
Other: Mild redness, burning when you first apply the medicine.
No significant drug interactions have been reported. However, do not use more than one of these medicines at a time.
If you are not sure if your medicines might interact, ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider. Keep a list of all your medicines with you. List all the prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins that you take. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the products you are taking.
Store this medicine at room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed. Protect it from heat, high humidity, and bright light.
This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions.
Ask your pharmacist for the best way to dispose of outdated medicine or medicine you have not used. Do not throw medicine in the trash.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Do not share medicines with other people.
