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How to Use

Although this drug provides some protection, avoiding contact with poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac is best.

Do not use this drug in or near the eyes . If this drug does get into your eyes, wash them out immediately for 20 minutes with large amounts of cool tap water. If your eyes still burn or are painful, check with your family doctor.

To use bentoquatam lotion :

• Shake the lotion well before using.
• Rub on enough lotion to leave a smooth wet film on skin.
• Allow the drug to dry on the skin at least 15 minutes before being exposed to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.
• Maximum protection lasts for 4 hours but lotion must be reapplied whenever the dried film on the skin can't be seen.
• Remove drug with soap and water when it is no longer needed.

Dosage

• For prevention of skin irritation from poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac - allergic contact dermatitis:
  • For topical dosage form - lotion:
    • Adults and children six years of age and older Apply to the area - s of skin that may be effected at least fifteen minutes before exposure. Reapply whenever dry film is not seen or every four hours as needed.
    • Children up to six years of age Use must be determined by the family doctor.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.