Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate

Also known as: Aluminium Chloride

Drug #792

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.

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Primary Characteristics

Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate is also known as Aluminium Chloride.

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Aluminium Salt.

It is also classified under Dermatological Products .

Molecular Weight: 241.4 · Solubility in Water: 1 in 0.9 · Solubility in Alcohol: 1 in 4 · Non-proprietary name: Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate.

Molecular structure of Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

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

Contraindications

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

Dosage

Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
20 %	20 %	Every 24h	Topical	Initially apply at bed time until sweating improves, then less frequently, as required to maintain effeicacy.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0 – 0	—	—	—	SA
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
0 – 0	—	—

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Skin irritation.

Warnings / Precautions

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.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Liquid

20 %w/v

Storage Conditions

Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate should be stored Topical Soln.

Drug Classification

1.13.12 — Other dermatologicals

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate in Pakistan:

GSK