Ivy Block
Itching, Exanthema, Exanthema + 7 more
Treatment
3 FDA approvals
4 Active Studies for Ivy Block
Treatment for
Itching
What is Ivy Block
Zinc acetate
The Generic name of this drug
Tecnu Calagel
is the brand name
Ivy Block Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Tecnu Calagel
Zinc acetate
1992
2
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Zinc acetate, otherwise called Tecnu Calagel, is approved by the FDA for 3 uses which include Pruritus and Skin Irritation .
Pruritus
Skin Irritation
Itching
Effectiveness
How Ivy Block Affects Patients
Zinc is an important mineral that helps with a variety of bodily functions. It's needed for many enzymes to work and helps with immune function, cell division, and wound healing. Zinc also helps people to have a normal sense of taste and smell, and can aid in growth during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence. It may also have antioxidant properties that could protect people from aging quickly and help heal injuries. Taking zinc supplements orally may help with colds, skin ulcers, and diarrhea, especially in those with low zinc levels. However, taking intranasal zinc is associated with loss of sense of smell, sometimes long-term
How Ivy Block works in the body
Zinc has three primary roles in the body: catalytic, structural, and regulatory. It works in many different ways, from helping proteins and hormones do their job, to acting as an antioxidant, to blocking potassium channels. Low levels of zinc can lead to a weakened immune system, while higher levels can reduce inflammation and protect against infections. It can also help fight acne by inhibiting the bacteria that cause it and reducing the levels of free fatty acids.
When to interrupt dosage
The advised dosage of Ivy Block is contingent upon the diagnosed disorder, including Exanthema, Pain and Exanthema. The measure of dosage fluctuates as per the process of delivery featured in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Optic Atrophy, Autosomal Dominant
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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Exanthema
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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Exanthema
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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Itching
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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Pain
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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Exanthema
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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Exanthema
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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Skin Irritation
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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oozing and weeping
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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Exanthema
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Ivy Block.
Common Ivy Block Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Deferasirox
Major
Zinc acetate can cause a decrease in the absorption of Deferasirox resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.
Raltegravir
Major
Zinc acetate can cause a decrease in the absorption of Raltegravir resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.
Halofantrine
Minor
Zinc acetate can cause a decrease in the absorption of Halofantrine resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.
Carbamazepine
Moderate
Zinc acetate can cause a decrease in the absorption of Carbamazepine resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.
Ceftibuten
Moderate
Zinc acetate can cause a decrease in the absorption of Ceftibuten resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.
Ivy Block Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The U.S. National Library of Medicine reports that it takes up to 3 grams of zinc per kilogram of body weight to be toxic to humans. This is more than 10 times greater than the toxicity of cadmium and 50 times greater than mercury. Studies have found that rats and mice have an LD50 value for zinc compounds ranging from 186 to 623 mg zinc/kg/day.
Ivy Block Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Ivy Block?
16 active trials are currently being conducted to assess the potential of Ivy Block to alleviate the symptoms of Poison oak rash, Itch and Pain.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Exanthema
0 Actively Recruiting
Exanthema
0 Actively Recruiting
Exanthema
0 Actively Recruiting
Exanthema
0 Actively Recruiting
Skin Irritation
0 Actively Recruiting
Pain
0 Actively Recruiting
oozing and weeping
0 Actively Recruiting
Exanthema
0 Actively Recruiting
Itching
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable
Optic Atrophy, Autosomal Dominant
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Patient Q&A Section about ivy block
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How do u treat poison ivy?
"Apply an over the counter cortisone cream or ointment to the affected area for the first few days. Apply calamine lotion or cream containing menthol to the area. Take an oral antihistamine such as diphenhydramine to help with the itch and to help you sleep better."
Answered by AI
What is Ivy Block?
"Ivy Block can be used as a shield to protect the skin from poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. The best way to avoid getting these conditions is to avoid contact with these plants."
Answered by AI
Does poison ivy Block work?
"Clinical trials have demonstrated that POISON OAK & IVY BLOCK lotion is safe, effective and able to provide relief from poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac. The POISON OAK & IVY BLOCK lotion formula acts to block the source of the itching and rash associated with poison ivy, oak and sumac."
Answered by AI
What is a poison ivy blocker?
"Bentoquatam lotion is used to prevent spread of poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac rashes. It works by forming a barrier on the skin that protects it from the plant oils that may cause a rash."
Answered by AI