Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate
Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate Information

About Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate

Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate has astringent properties. It is used in 20% alcohol solution as an antiperspirant. It acts locally in the stratum corneum and in the terminal duct, to relieve hyperhidrosis.

Indications

Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate is primarily indicated in conditions like Bromhidrosis, Hyperhidrosis, Intertrigo.

Contraindication

Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity,Breast feeding.

Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Skin irritation.

Warnings

Aluminium chloride hexahydrate should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing illness or have any allergy. This medication should be used with caution during pregnancy or lactation. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes; avoid use on broken or irritated skin; do not shave axillae or use depilatories within 12 hours of application; avoid contact with clothing.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.