Type of medicine: antihidrotic; antiperspirant; astringent
Generic and brand names: aluminum chloride hexahydrate, topical; Certain Dri; Drysol; Hypercare; Xerac AC
This medicine is put on the skin to treat hyperhidrosis (excess sweating).
Before taking this medicine, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any medicine.
Females of childbearing age: Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Wash your hands before and after using this medicine.
Check the label on the medicine for directions about your specific dose. Some forms of this medicine are available without a prescription. Use this medicine exactly as directed. Do not use more or less or use it longer than directed.
This medicine should be used on completely dry skin. You may use a hair dryer on a low setting to help dry the skin. Do not apply to broken, irritated or recently shaved skin.
This medicine may come with an applicator. Use the special applicator to put a thin layer medicine on dry skin. If your medicine does not come with an applicator, moisten a cotton ball with the medicine and apply to dry skin. Apply the medicine at bedtime so that it stays on the skin for 6 to 8 hours, unless your healthcare provider tells you otherwise. To keep the medicine from being rubbed off, you can cover the area with plastic wrap. You may hold the plastic wrap in place with a snug-fitting T-shirt, sock, or mitten depending on the part of your body being treated. Do not use tape to hold the plastic wrap in place. In the morning, wash the treated area.
Do not get the medicine into your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you accidentally get some of the medicine in your eyes, nose or mouth, flush them with plenty of cool water.
Do not use other antiperspirants, deodorants, cosmetics or other skin care products on the treated skin area, unless your healthcare provider approves.
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and use the next one as directed. Do not use double doses. If you are not sure of what to do if you miss a dose, or if you miss more than one dose, contact your healthcare provider.
An acute overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms. If you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much of this medicine, call the poison control center at 800-222-1222.
This medicine may damage cotton clothing or certain metals. Do not use this medicine near open flame.
If your condition does not improve or if it gets worse while you are using this medicine, stop using it and contact your healthcare provider.
If you need emergency care, surgery, or dental work, tell the healthcare provider or dentist you are using this medicine.
Along with its needed effects, your medicine may cause some unwanted side effects. Some side effects may be very serious. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse.
Life-threatening (Report these to your healthcare provider right away). If you cannot reach your healthcare provider right away, get emergency medical care or call 911 for help): Allergic reaction (hives; itching; rash; trouble breathing; chest pain or tightness in your chest; swelling of your lips, tongue, and throat).
Serious (report these to your healthcare provider right away): Severe irritation or swelling of your skin.
Other: Rash, stinging, burning, itching, dry skin.
No significant drug interactions have been reported. However, do not use strong soaps, abrasive products, or irritating cosmetics on the areas of the skin being treated with this medicine. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist about this.
If you are not sure if your medicines might interact, ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider. Keep a list of all your medicines with you. List all the prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins that you take. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the products you are taking.
Store this medicine at room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed. Protect it from heat, high humidity, and bright light.
This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions.
Ask your pharmacist for the best way to dispose of outdated medicine or medicine you have not used. Do not throw medicine in the trash.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Do not share medicines with other people.
