Driclor

Driclor Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Driclor acts locally in the stratum corneum and terminal duct to relieve hyperhidrosis. Aluminium salts cause an obstruction of the ducts of sweat glands at the skin surface. It seems that the metal (Aluminium) ions precipitate with mucopolysaccharides, damaging epithelial cells along with the duct lumen and forms a plug (gel) that blocks sweat output.

Driclor
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Trade Name	Driclor
Generic	Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate
Weight	20%w/v,
Type	Liquid
Therapeutic Class	Miscellaneous topical agents
Manufacturer	Glaxosmithkline, Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare
Available Country	Pakistan, United Kingdom
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Driclor is used for the treatment of excessive perspiration of the underarms, hands, feet and scalp.

Dosage

Driclor dosage

Step 1: Apply Driclor topical solution at night after drying the affected areas carefully.

Step 2: Wash off in the morning. Do not re-apply the product during the day.

Step 3: Initially the product may be applied every night until sweating stops during the day. The frequency of application may be reduced to twice a week or less, if excess sweating is stopped during the day.

Side Effects

Driclor is normally well tolerated and adverse effects are only mild and short-lasting. But sometimes irritation of the skin like- stinging, burning, redness, swelling, tingling or itching of treated skin areas may occur. These irritations may be alleviated by use of a weak corticosteroid cream.

Precaution

For external use only. Do not apply this medication to broken, irritated or recently shaved skin. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, nose and lips. Avoid direct contact with clothing and polished metal or jewellery surfaces. Keep out of reach of children.