Driclor is an antiperspirant solution indicated for the treatment of hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating of the armpits, hands, and feet. It is not a daily use deodorant but a treatment for excessive sweating and may be a viable alternative to sympathectomy or sweat surgery. The active ingredient in Driclor is aluminum chloride hexahydrate, which acts locally in the stratum corneum and in the terminal duct to relieve hyperhidrosis.
Product Details
- Name: Driclor/Driclor Solution
- Composition: Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate 20% w/w
- Excipients: Alcohol and purified water
- Formulation: Solution for topical application
- ATC Code: D11AA
- Pharmacotherapeutic Group: Dermatologicals, Other dermatological preparations, Antihidrotics
- Mechanism of Action: Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is acidic and is thought to act by diffusing into the sweat ducts where on neutralization it relieves hyperhidrosis
Positive
- Reduces sweat production by 50% after just one week of use
- Prevents the appearance of unpleasant underarm odor
- The transparent texture leaves no white stains on clothes
- Can be applied to hands, feet, and armpits
Negative
- Rash and burning reactions are common with the application of Driclor
- Driclor should not be applied to skin that has been shaved within 12 hours or which is broken or irritated
- Hair removal products should not be used on areas to be treated within 12 hours before or after applying Driclor
- Avoid contact with eyes, nostrils, mouth, or other mucous membranes
Ingredients or Materials
- Active ingredient: Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate 20% w/w
- Excipients: Alcohol and purified water
