Indications & Uses
Dricare topical solution is used to treat excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) affecting the armpits, hands, and feet.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
This topical solution is for application to the armpits, palms of the hands or soles of the feet. Before applying Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate, dry the affected area thoroughly to avoid burning the skin. Apply this topical solution at night after carefully drying the affected areas, then wash it off in the morning. Do not re-apply the product during the day. At first, it may be applied every night until daytime sweating stops. After that, you can cut back the frequency to twice a week or less.
Side Effects
Dricare may cause irritation which may be alleviated by the use of a weak corticosteroid cream.Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Very common: Application site irritation.Immune System Disorders: Not known: Application site hypersensitivity including application site dermatitis.Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Not known: Application site reactions including pain, pruritus, erythema, rash and skin burning sensation.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Dricare reacts with water to produce hydrochloric acid, so the areas being treated should be completely dry before application to avoid skin burning. Apply only to the affected area(s). Do not apply Dricare to skin that has been shaved within the past 12 hours or that is broken or irritated, and do not use hair removal products on the treated areas within 12 hours before or after applying it. Avoid contact with the eyes, nostrils, mouth or other mucous membranes; if accidental contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Also avoid letting it come into direct contact with clothing, jewellery or polished metal surfaces.
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to aluminium chloride hexahydrate or to any other ingredient in this preparation.