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The article features various over-the-counter medications including Neosporin Eczema Essentials Anti-Itch Cream from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Healthcare, Salonpas Jet Spray from Hisamitsu America and Vicks ZZZQuil from Procter & Gamble.

The article focuses on the use of nonprescription products in managing and treating contact dermatitis. Topics discussed include the common symptoms associated with dermatitis, the topical products marketed for symptomic relief of the inflammation and the limitation on the use of topical antihistamines. Also mentioned are agents that may provide antipruritic and anesthetic relief.

The article focuses on the confusion caused by brand name extension products among patients and practitioners. Topics covered include the medication errors resulting from the confusion, the examples of errors reported to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) and the problem encountered with Allegra Anti-Itch Cooling Relief and Allegra Anti-Itch Intensive Relief products. Also mentioned is the difficulty in regulation over-the-counter brand name extensions.