Driclor

Χώρα: Μάλτα

Γλώσσα: Αγγλικά

Πηγή: Malta Medicines Authority

Δραστική ουσία:

ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE

Διαθέσιμο από:

Beecham Group PLC 980 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 9GS, United Kingdom

Φαρμακολογική κατηγορία (ATC):

D11AA

INN (Διεθνής Όνομα):

ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE 20 % (W/W)

Φαρμακοτεχνική μορφή:

CUTANEOUS SOLUTION

Σύνθεση:

ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE 20 % (W/W)

Τρόπος διάθεσης:

OTC

Θεραπευτική περιοχή:

OTHER DERMATOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS

Καθεστώς αδειοδότησης:

Withdrawn

Ημερομηνία της άδειας:

2005-10-31

Φύλλο οδηγιών χρήσης

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT 
CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.
This medicine is available without prescription.
However, you still need to use Driclor carefully to
get the best results from it.
ō .HHS WKLV OHDIOHW 

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Αρχείο Π.Χ.Π.

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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 

1 
NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT 
Driclor/Driclor Solution 

2 
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION 
Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate 20% w/w 

For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1 

3 
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM 
Solution for topical application 

4 
CLINICAL PARTICULARS 

4.1 
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS 
Driclor is indicated for the treatment of hyperhidrosis of the armpits (axillae), 
the hands and the feet. 

4.2 
POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION 
Driclor is for application to the axillae, palms of the hands or
soles of the feet. 
Before applying aluminium chloride hexahydrate, the
affected area should be 
dried thoroughly to avoid burning of the skin (see Warnings
and Precautions). 

Apply Driclor last thing at night after drying the affected areas
carefully. Wash 
off in the morning. Do not re-apply the product during the day. 

Initially the product may be applied each night until sweating stops during the 
day.  The  frequency  of  application  may  then  be  reduced  to  twice  a  week  or 
less. 

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4.3 
CONTRAINDICATIONS 
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.  

4.4 
SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE 
Aluminium chloride hexahydrate reacts with water to
produce hydrochloric 
acid. Therefore the areas to be treated should
be completely dry before 
application to avoid skin burning. 
Application should be restricted to the affected area(s) only. 
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. In case 
of accidental contact with the eyes or