Bentoquatam

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# Overview
Bentoquatam is a Protectant, Dermatological that is FDA approved for the prevention of poison ivy, oak and sumac rash when applied before exposure.   Common adverse reactions include erythema.

# Adult Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- Helps prevent poison ivy, oak and sumac rash when applied before exposure.
- Shake well before use
- apply 15 minutes before risk exposure
- avoid intentional contact with poison ivy, oak and sumac
- adults and children 6 and older:  apply every 4 hours for continued protection or sooner if needed
- children under 6 years:  ask a doctor
- remove with soap and water after risk of exposure

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Bentoquatam in adult patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Bentoquatam in adult patients.

# Pediatric Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Bentoquatam in pediatric patients.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Bentoquatam in pediatric patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Bentoquatam in pediatric patients.

# Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to bentoquatam and any components of the products such as methylparabens

# Warnings
- For external use only. Flammable: keep away from fire or flame.
- Do not use: if you are allergic to any ingredients, on open rash. When using this product: do not get into eyes.  If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

# Adverse Reactions

## Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Bentoquatam in the drug label.

## Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Bentoquatam in the drug label.

# Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Bentoquatam Drug Interactions in the drug label.

# Use in Specific Populations

### Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA): 
There is no FDA guidance on usage of Bentoquatam in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS):
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Bentoquatam in women who are pregnant.

### Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Bentoquatam during labor and delivery.

### Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bentoquatam with respect to nursing mothers.

### Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bentoquatam with respect to pediatric patients.

### Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bentoquatam with respect to geriatric patients.

### Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bentoquatam with respect to specific gender populations.

### Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bentoquatam with respect to specific racial populations.

### Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bentoquatam in patients with renal impairment.

### Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bentoquatam in patients with hepatic impairment.

### Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bentoquatam in women of reproductive potentials and males.

### Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Bentoquatam in patients who are immunocompromised.

# Administration and Monitoring

### Administration
- Topical Lotion

### Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Bentoquatam in the drug label.

# IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Bentoquatam in the drug label.

# Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Bentoquatam in the drug label.

# Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Bentoquatam Pharmacology in the drug label.

## Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Bentoquatam Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

## Structure

## Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Bentoquatam in the drug label.

## Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Bentoquatam in the drug label.

## Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Bentoquatam in the drug label.

# Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Bentoquatam in the drug label.

# How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Bentoquatam How Supplied in the drug label.

## Storage
There is limited information regarding Bentoquatam Storage in the drug label.

# Images

## Drug Images

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# Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Bentoquatam in the drug label.

# Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Bentoquatam interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

# Brand Names
There is limited information regarding Bentoquatam Brand Names in the drug label.

# Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Bentoquatam Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

# Drug Shortage Status

# Price