A new poison ivy lotion called Ivy Block has been add to the hmedicine website.  Ivy block lotion is used to help combat the spread of poison ivy.  This lotion does not help once you have poison ivy.  This product is for prevention of poison ivy. 

Ivy Block is the only FDA approve medicine to help stop the spread of poison ivy.  It should be spread to areas on the body where someone is likely to get poison ivy when going outside.  The Ivy Block is typically spread on the arms and legs since these are the places where poison ivy is generally caught.  People putting on this lotion should not purposely walk into poison ivy bushes or go near poison ivy.  This lotion offers some protection from rashes but it may not offer adequate protection if someone is purposely going into poison ivy shrubs. 

Ivy Block should be applied 15 minutes before going near poison ivy.  This lotion should be reapplied every 4 hours.  Washing your hands and legs with soap and water easily removes the poison ivy block. 

Hmedicine has many medicines for poison ivy treatment.  The ivy block adds an unique product to our current inventory line.  This item replaces rusto lotion.  Rusto lotion has been discontinued by the manufacturers.