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Hyperhidrosis - Management
Antiperspirant and dusting powder

Age from 12 years onwards
Aluminium chloride 20%: roll-on applicator (Driclor®/Anhydrol Forte®)
Aluminium chloride 20% solution
Roll on at night to affected areas, as required. Wash off the next morning.
Supply 60 ml.
Age: from 12 years onwards
NHS cost: £2.62
OTC cost: £4.50
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Apply each night until sweating stops during the day, then decrease frequency of application to twice a week or less.
Aluminium chloride 20%: spray (Odaban®)
Aluminium chloride 20% spray
Spray on at night to affected areas, as required. Wash off the next day.
Supply 30 ml.
Age: from 12 years onwards
NHS cost: £3.83
OTC cost: £5.99
Licensed use: no
Patient information: Apply each night until sweating stops during the day, then decrease frequency of application to twice a week or less.
Chloroxylenol 0.5% + Aldioxa 0.22% dusting powder (Zeasorb®)
Chloroxylenol 0.5% / Aldioxa 0.22% powder
Apply to affected area(s) when required. Smooth powder over skin and between joints and folds.
Supply 50 grams.
Age: from 12 years onwards
NHS cost: £2.61
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Wash and dry area thoroughly before application.

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