Driclor solution

What is Driclor solution?

Driclor solution is a roll-on treatment for hyperhidrosis – a condition that causes excessive sweating due to the overstimulation of sweat glands.^[1] You can apply Driclor solution to your armpits, hands and feet, which are the most commonly affected areas.

How does Driclor solution work?

Driclor solution is a strong antiperspirant treatment that contains the active ingredient aluminium chloride hexahydrate. This active ingredient binds the water molecules on the surface of your skin, building a barrier across your sweat glands. This stops excessive sweat from leaving your sweat glands. ^[2]

What doses of Driclor solution are there?

Driclor solution contains 20% of the active ingredient aluminium chloride, but you might need to apply it more or less per day, which you’ll apply every night until your symptoms are controlled, and then you can reduce the application frequency to twice a week or less. It’s a clear liquid and comes in a 75ml bottle.

How to use Driclor solution

You should always follow the advice of our clinician, as well as the instructions in the package information leaflet that comes with your treatment, when using Driclor solution.

To use Driclor solution:

• make sure that the area where you’re applying Driclor solution is completely dry, to avoid burning and irritation
• when you first start using Driclor solution: apply it once-a-day, right before bed, for the best possible results
• once your hyperhidrosis gets better, you can lower your dosage and use Driclor solution just once or twice a week
• apply the roll-on to your skin like you would with a regular deodorant
• keep using your normal deodorant, as well as Driclor solution, if you want (as Driclor isn’t a deodorant and doesn’t contain any perfume)

How long does Driclor solution take to work?

Driclor solution starts working relatively quickly. You should start to see some improvement in your hyperhidrosis within a week or two of starting treatment.

If it’s been over three weeks and you’ve yet to notice any benefit, you should ask our clinician for advice on how to proceed. Our clinicians should be able to advise you on how to get more out of your treatment, or offer an alternative treatment that might suit you better.

What should I do if I make a mistake when using Driclor solution?

You shouldn only use Driclor solution on dry, unbroken skin – if you don’t, this might result in a burning sensation. If that happens, wash the area with plenty of water and try again once it’s dry and the burning sensation has stopped.

Driclor solution is to be used topically only. If you accidentally apply it to your eyes, mouth, or nostrils, rinse well with water.

If you use too much Driclor or swallow it, seek medical advise. The toxicity level is low, and adverse effects are only observed when large doses are taken.^[1]