Boericke & Tafel Ssssting Stop Gel
Uh oh! Insect bites can be itchy, painful, and red – until you discover Ssssting Stop, that is. This homeopathic gel, made with citronella, helps alleviate the pain and itch of insect bites and stings, plus fever blisters, cold sores, and the itch of plants like poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. It’s a must-have for any outdoor adventures.
Benefits:
- Ssssting Stop helps relieve red, itchy, and painful insect bites and stings, plus itching caused by plants like poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.
- This homeopathic topical gel also helps relieve the itch and pain of cold sores and fever blisters.
- No hydrocortisone, antihistamines, DEET, or synthetic medications.
How to Use:
- Adults & children 6 years of age and older: apply to affected area; repeat as needed. Patch test recommended on sensitive skin. Children under 6 years of age: consult a doctor.
- For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and broken skin. Do not use if: hypersensitive to plants in the Asteraceae (Compositae) family or any other ingredients in this product; in breast area when breast-feeding.
- Stop use and ask a doctor if: skin irritation, rash or other allergic reaction develops; condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days. These could be signs of a serious condition.
- If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a healthcare professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
- Store at room temperature 20-25˚C (68-77˚F). Keep in a dry place out of direct sunlight.
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 10% Echinacea angustifolia 1X | Inflammation |
| 10% Ledum palustre 2X | Pain and itch |
| 10% Urtica dioica 1X |
Uses
- Temporarily relieves the pain, itch, redness, and swelling of minor insect bites and stings (ants, bees, mosquitos, wasps, etc.)
- Soothes fever blisters and cold sores
Warnings
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and broken skin.
Do not use:
- If hypersensitive to plants in the Asteraceae (Compositae) family or any other ingredients in this product
- In breast area when breast-feeding
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- Skin irritation, rash or other allergic reaction develops
- Condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding: Ask a healthcare professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- Adults & children 6 years of age and older: Apply to affected area; repeat as needed
- Patch test recommended on sensitive skin
- Children under 6 years of age: Consult a doctor
Other Information
- To open: Unscrew cap, puncture tube seal, screw cap back on tube
- Store at room temperature 20–25°C (68–77°F) in a dry place out of direct sunlight
Inactive Ingredients
Carbomer, citronella oil, ethyl alcohol, eucalyptus oil, jojoba oil, purified water, sodium hydroxide, witch hazel distillate.
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Uh oh! Insect bites can be itchy, painful, and red – until you discover Ssssting Stop, that is. This homeopathic gel, made with citronella, helps alleviate the pain and itch of insect bites and stings, plus fever blisters, cold sores, and the itch of plants like poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. It’s a must-have for any outdoor adventures. Benefits: Ssssting Stop helps relieve red, itchy, and painful insect bites a...

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