How
does it work?
Aluminium
chloride is an effective antiperspirant that is applied to
the  skin
to control severe excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis). It works
by blocking the sweat glands. This causes the pressure of
fluid within the sweat glands to rise to the point where it
shuts off sweat production.
The
antiperspirant is applied before going to bed at night and
should be washed off in the morning. It should not be re-applied
during the day. Over time, sweating will stop during the day
and the number of times you apply the antiperspirant at night
can be reduced. (See the information leaflet provided with
this medicine for further details.)
This
medicine should only be used on small areas of skin, ie the
armpits, hands or feet, to ensure that no detrimental effects
occur from widespread blocking of pores and obstruction of
sweating.
What is it used for?
Excessive
sweating (hyperhidrosis) of the armpits, hands or feet
Warning!
- This
preparation is for external use only.
- Ensure
that the affected areas to be treated are completely dry
before application.
- Avoid
contact of this medicine with the eyes and the moist membranes
lining the inside of certain parts of the body, eg mouth,
nasal passages (mucous membranes).
- Do
not apply this medicine to broken or irritated skin.
- Avoid
getting this medicine in direct contact with clothing, polished
surfaces, jewellery and metal, as it may damage them.
- Do
not bathe or shower immediately before applying this medicine.
- Do
not shave or use depilatories on the area of skin being
treated within 12 hours before or after applying this medicine.
- This
preparation is highly flammable. Store below 25°C and
keep away from naked flames.
Not
to be used in
- Known
sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one
or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist
if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If
you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using
this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Certain
medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or
breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh
the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if
you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any
medicine.
- There
are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used
by pregnant or breastfeeding mothers.
Side effects
Medicines
and their possible side effects can affect individual people
in different ways. The following are some of the side effects
that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because
a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people
using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
The
side effects listed above may not include all of the side
effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For
more information about any other possible risks associated
with this medicine, please read the information provided with
the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How can this medicine affect other medicines?
There
are no known interactions with this medicine.
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