Apirent 20% (Topical Solution)

50 ml roll-on bottle: ৳ 190.58

Medicine Details

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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