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Bentoquatam
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Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
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Pronunciation
(ben to KWA tam)

U.S. Brand Names
IvyBlock®

Generic Available

No


Synonyms
Quaternium-18 Bentonite

Pharmacological Index

Topical Skin Product


Use

Skin protectant for the prevention of allergic contact dermatitis to poison oak, ivy, and sumac


Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to bentoquatam


Warnings/Precautions

Use with caution in patients with history of allergic-type responses to medications (especially topical formulations); open wounds, psoriatic lesions, or other cutaneous conditions. Use with caution in patients who are postexposure to poison oak, ivy, or sumac (lack of efficacy).


Adverse Reactions

<1%: Erythema


Mechanism of Action

An organoclay substance which is capable of absorbing or binding to urushiol, the active principle in poison oak, ivy, and sumac. Bentoquatam serves as a barrier, blocking urushiol skin contact/absorption.


Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics

Absorption: Has not been studied


Usual Dosage

Children >6 years and Adults: Topical: Apply to skin 15 minutes prior to potential exposure to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac, and reapply every 4 hours


Monitoring Parameters

Signs and symptoms of exposure to poison oak, ivy, or sumac (rash, swelling, blisters)


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Patient Information

Do not use this medication if you have had an allergic reaction to bentoquatam. Do not use this medication on children <6 years of age, unless ordered by your child's physician. Do not use this medication to treat a rash caused by poison ivy, oak, or sumac.


Dosage Forms

Lotion: 5% (120 mL)


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