Toss Grandma's pink goo and welcome the instant oasis of relief from Calagel! This maximum-strength anti-itch gel banishes the misery of countless skin woes, such as poison ivy rash, insect bites, and more. No more messy ointments or lingering pink flakes – Calagel dries clear, so you can embrace relief without embarrassment.
Calagel isn't just another anti-itch remedy for poison ivy and poison oak. This powerhouse poison ivy treatment tackles the dreaded itch and inflammation leaving your skin feeling calm and soothed.
Did a swarm of mosquitoes, chiggers, or black flies leave you with itchy welts? Calagel acts fast for effective bug bite relief.
Sunburn got you seeking an ice pack? Calagel brings instant solace.
Calagel is more than just relief, it's freedom. Freedom from the constant urge to scratch, freedom from the discomfort of rashes and burns, and freedom to enjoy life to the fullest. So, ditch the outdated remedies and embrace the Calagel difference:
A superior anti-itch medication with maximum-strength itch relief.
Multi-use, great for poison ivy, oak, sumac, insect bites, sunburn, and minor burns.
Soothes skin irritations.
A better alternative to calamine lotion. It dries clear, leaving no messy residue.
For temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor burns, sunburn, minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites, minor skin irritations and rashes due to poison ivy, oak and sumac.
Warnings:
For external use only.
Do not use:
on large areas of the body
with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one taken by mouth
Ask a doctor before use on chicken pox or measles.
When using this product avoid contact with eyes
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition worsens
symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
Directions:
Do not use more often than directed
Adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 times daily
Children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor
Other information:
Store at 59-86°F (15-30°C)
Frequently Asked Questions about Using Tecnu Calagel Pain Relieving Gel
Calagel Medicated Anti-itch Gel is an over-the-counter medication with a three-year expiration date from the day it is manufactured. The date can be found marked near the batch code on the bottle. It will be marked as "EXP month/year"; for example, EXP 6/2018 would expire in June 2018.
The drug facts label on Calagel states, "Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days, or clear up and occur again within a few days."
If you have been using Calagel on your rash for over a week now and are starting to notice increased redness and irritation, we would suggest you discontinue use and contact your doctor.
We are not aware of any side effects of Calagel. However, if you are allergic to sulfites, you could experience: a reaction that can vary from mild to life threatening. The most common symptoms are mild and involve a skin rash accompanied by redness, hives, itching, flushing, tingling, and swelling. Respiratory symptoms include difficulty breathing, wheezing, and stridor. Gastrointestinal reactions involve nausea and stomach cramps. Less common but more serious signs include low blood pressure, shock, extreme difficulty breathing, and loss of consciousness. DO NOT USE Calagel IF ALLERGIC TO SULFITES.
The symptoms of a sulfite reaction vary from mild to life threatening. The most common symptoms are mild and involve a skin rash accompanied by redness, hives, itching, flushing, tingling, and swelling. Respiratory symptoms include difficulty breathing, wheezing, and stridor. Gastrointestinal reactions involve nausea and stomach cramps. Less common but more serious signs include low blood pressure, shock, extreme difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness.
Calagel should not be used in conjunction with any other products containing diphenhydramine so as not to exceed a daily recommended dosage. Please contact your physician.
I have been fighting poison ivy since I was 10 years old. I remember that hideous pink stuff that never helped. About 25 years ago I discovered Calagel and it has worked miracles. I keep it in the cabinet constantly. And have recommended it to countless friends. They treat me as a hero but Tecnu is the real hero in the story.
Rated 5 out of 5
Teresa Bouch (verified owner)–
...I have been using Calagel for over 10 years now. It is my go-to product for so many things...
Rated 5 out of 5
Ming Roberson (verified owner)–
I live in East Texas with lots of mosquitoes. First week I was here I bought Calagel from the pharmacy. That was 10 years ago. I will never be without it. I'm ordering today, as I'm getting low. Thanks for such a wonderful product.
Rated 5 out of 5
Brittany Ogles (verified owner)–
Yesterday I not only stepped in a fire ant pile but I also just stood in it for a good couple of seconds. I had bites all over my legs and feet... I put Calagel on the bites and they almost immediately stopped burning and itching. And after a day of using it my feet and ankles are almost back to normal. This stuff is amazing!
Rated 5 out of 5
GR (verified owner)–
I have used Calagel every summer to treat mosquito bites. It's thick, dries quickly, and immediately relieves the itching and burning. It also helps speed the recovery process! I have used Calagel on rashes and sunburn. I could not ask for a better product! I always highly recommend this product especially since working as an allied healthcare professional.
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Dave VanderYacht –
I have been fighting poison ivy since I was 10 years old. I remember that hideous pink stuff that never helped. About 25 years ago I discovered Calagel and it has worked miracles. I keep it in the cabinet constantly. And have recommended it to countless friends. They treat me as a hero but Tecnu is the real hero in the story.
Teresa Bouch (verified owner) –
...I have been using Calagel for over 10 years now. It is my go-to product for so many things...
Ming Roberson (verified owner) –
I live in East Texas with lots of mosquitoes. First week I was here I bought Calagel from the pharmacy. That was 10 years ago. I will never be without it. I'm ordering today, as I'm getting low. Thanks for such a wonderful product.
Brittany Ogles (verified owner) –
Yesterday I not only stepped in a fire ant pile but I also just stood in it for a good couple of seconds. I had bites all over my legs and feet... I put Calagel on the bites and they almost immediately stopped burning and itching. And after a day of using it my feet and ankles are almost back to normal. This stuff is amazing!
GR (verified owner) –
I have used Calagel every summer to treat mosquito bites. It's thick, dries quickly, and immediately relieves the itching and burning. It also helps speed the recovery process! I have used Calagel on rashes and sunburn. I could not ask for a better product! I always highly recommend this product especially since working as an allied healthcare professional.