Aluminum chloride hexahydrate (topical)
Generic name: aluminum chloride hexahydrate (topical) [ al-LOO-min-um-KLOR-ide-HEX-a-HYE-drayt-TOP-ik-al ]
Brand names: Drysol, Hypercare, Xerac AC
Dosage forms: topical liquid (15%); topical solution (20%; 6.25%)
Drug class:Miscellaneous topical agents
What is aluminum chloride hexahydrate?
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is an antiperspirant that works by affecting the cells that produce sweat.
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate topical (for the skin) is used to treat excessive sweating, also called hyperhidrosis.
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use aluminum chloride hexahydrate if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How should I use aluminum chloride hexahydrate?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin. Do not use on broken skin, or skin that has recently been shaved.
For best results, apply the medicine at bedtime and leave the medicine on your skin for 6 to 8 hours.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Wash and completely dry the skin before applying aluminum chloride hexahydrate. If needed, dry the skin with a hair dryer on the warm setting.
Use the applicator provided with your medicine, or use a cotton ball to apply the medicine.
After use on the underarms: Wear a tee-shirt to keep the medicine from rubbing off onto your bed linens.
After use on the hands or feet: Wrap your hands or feet in plastic wrap and cover them with cotton gloves or socks. Leave the gloves or socks on while you sleep.
After use on the scalp: Wear a plastic shower cap to bed to keep the medicine from rubbing off onto your bed linens.
In the morning, remove the covering from treated skin areas and wash or shampoo the skin thoroughly, then towel dry. Do not reuse plastic wrap for additional applications. You may rinse and reuse the plastic shower cap.
Store the bottle tightly closed at room temperature, away from heat or open f...
