A wonderful combination of remedies for the poison ivy, especially for breastfeeding mothers who are concerned about meds passsing through the milk to the baby. Homeopathic remedies work very quickly and shorten the course of "dis-ease". Homeopathic rhus toxicodendron in 30c or 30 x potency 4 times daily for prevention, Triflora homeopathic gel for topical use on an existing rash. Anacardium taken orally is also a supreme remedy for poison ivy to get rid of a rash already there. One can also obtain combination remedies especially for poison ivy and poison oak. The best thing about the homeopathically prepared remedies is that they are perfectly safe for the baby if given directly to them and do not pass through breastmilk.