Aluminum chloride hexahydrate

U.S. BRAND NAMES — Certain Dri® [OTC]; Drysol™; Xerac AC™

PHARMACOLOGIC CATEGORY
Topical Skin Product

DOSING: ADULTS — Hyperhidrosis: Topical: Apply once daily at bedtime; once excessive sweating has stopped, may decrease to once or twice weekly, or as needed. Wash treated area in the morning.

DOSING: ELDERLY — Refer to adult dosing.

DOSAGE FORMS — Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.

Solution, topical:
Certain Dri®: 12% (36 mL)
Drysol™: 20% (35 mL, 37.5 mL, 60 mL) [contains ethyl alcohol 93%]
Xerac AC™: 6.25% (35 mL, 60 mL) [contains ethyl alcohol 95%]

DOSAGE FORMS: CONCISE
Solution, topical:
Certain Dri® [OTC]: 12% (36 mL)
Drysol™: 20% (35 mL, 37.5 mL, 60 mL)
Xerac AC™: 6.25% (35 mL, 60 mL)

GENERIC EQUIVALENT AVAILABLE — No

ADMINISTRATION — Topical: Apply to dry skin. Area may be covered with plastic wrap held in place with snug-fitting T-shirt. Do not hold in place with tape.

USE — Astringent in the management of hyperhidrosis

ADVERSE REACTIONS SIGNIFICANT — Frequency not defined.

Dermatologic: Skin irritation

Local: Burning sensation, prickling sensation, transient itching or stinging

CONTRAINDICATIONS — Hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation

WARNINGS / PRECAUTIONS — Do not apply to broken or recently shaved skin. For external use only; avoid contact with eyes. May be harmful to certain metals or fabrics. Discontinue if skin irritation occurs.

PRICING — (data from drugstore.com)
Solution (Drysol)
20% (35): $10.88
20% (37.5): $10.32
20% (60): $13.54

Solution (Hypercare)
20% (35): $8.99
20% (60): $8.99

Solution (Xerac AC)
6.25% (35): $9.94
6.25% (60): $12.05

PATIENT INFORMATION — For external use only. Product may discolor clothing if not completely dry. Discontinue if rash develops.