Apirent 20% (Topical Solution)

Indications

• Treatment of excessive perspiration of the underarms
• Treatment of excessive perspiration of the hands
• Treatment of excessive perspiration of the feet
• Treatment of excessive perspiration of the scalp

Pharmacology

• Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate acts locally in the stratum corneum
• Relieves hyperhidrosis by causing an obstruction of the ducts of sweat glands
• Metal ions precipitate with mucopolysaccharides, damaging epithelial cells and forming a plug that blocks sweat output

Dosage & Administration

• Apply topical solution at night after drying the affected areas carefully
• Wash off in the morning
• May be applied every night until sweating stops during the day
• Frequency of application may be reduced to twice a week or less

Interaction

• No known drug interactions

Contraindications

• Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its components

Side Effects

• Mild and short-lasting adverse effects
• Irritation of the skin
• Stinging
• Burning
• Redness
• Swelling
• Tingling
• Itching of treated skin areas
• Alleviation possible by use of a weak corticosteroid cream

Pregnancy & Lactation

• No restrictions on use during pregnancy
• No restrictions on use during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

• For external use only
• Do not apply to broken, irritated, or recently shaved skin
• Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, nose, and lips
• Avoid direct contact with clothing and polished metal or jewellery surfaces
• Keep out of reach of children

Therapeutic Class

• Miscellaneous topical agents

Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool & dry place
• Protected from light
• Keep away from naked flame
• Store upright

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