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Pronunciation |
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(ben
to KWA
tam) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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IvyBlock® |
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Generic
Available |
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No |
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Synonyms |
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Quaternium-18 Bentonite |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Topical Skin Product |
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Use |
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Skin protectant for the prevention of allergic contact dermatitis to poison
oak, ivy, and sumac |
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Contraindications |
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Hypersensitivity to bentoquatam |
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Warnings/Precautions |
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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). |
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Adverse
Reactions |
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<1%: Erythema |
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Mechanism of
Action |
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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. |
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Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics |
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Absorption: Has not been studied |
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Usual Dosage |
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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 |
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Monitoring
Parameters |
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Signs and symptoms of exposure to poison oak, ivy, or sumac (rash, swelling,
blisters) |
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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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Patient
Information |
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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. |
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Dosage Forms |
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Lotion: 5% (120 mL) |
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