Drysol Side Effects

Drysol is a brand name for aluminum chloride hexahydrate and is used as an antiperspirant. Excessive sweating is a common problem with most of us. Excessive sweating is also called hyperhidrosis. The person suffering from hyperhidrosis suffers from excessive perspiration of palms and feet. Aluminum chloride hexahydrate, also known as Drysol, is a medication used to treat excessive perspiration. Drysol is a topical medicine that is applied overnight to the affected area. The affected areas are underarms, eyebrow, palms, feet and back. However, Drysol must be taken under medical supervision. Drysol is a medication which has said to work in almost 80% cases.

How does Drysol Work?

Like all other antiperspirants, Drysol is used to block the sweat glands. Drysol is used as a topical medication and there are no interactions of Drysol and other drugs, reported as yet. The aluminum in the Drysol is absorbed by the top layer of the skin, in the areas in which it is applied. The aluminum ions are absorbed by the cells in that area and these ions absorb water (sweat) with them. As water is absorbed by the cells, they swell and obstruct the sweat glands. However, when the water retention capacity of the cell finishes, sweating starts again. This is how the Drysol works. After this discussion about Drysol, you must be wondering, is Drysol safe? Let us find out the answer.

Side Effects of Drysol

Initially, let me tell you that there are no severe or major side effects of Drysol. However, Drysol must be applied only after a doctor's recommendation.

• The most common side effects of Drysol include irritation and tingling sensation. However, these are not a major side effect.
• The major side effect of Drysol is allergic reactions like hives or rash on the skin. If you are experiencing these side effects of Drysol, visit the doctor as soon as possible.
• Swelling of mouth, tongue and lips are also some of the severe Drysol side effects. These side effects are also caused due to some sort of allergic reaction of Drysol.
• Difficulty in breathing and severe dizziness have also been witnessed by the users of Drysol. In this situation, you should consult your doctor.
• Lastly, before you start using Drysol, check whether you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Drysol.

Precautionary Measures

• The very first thing that is to be taken care of is to inform your doctor about your current medications (if any). There are no reported drug interactions with Drysol but, it is better to be on a safer side, before you go for any sort of medication.
• If you are pregnant, you have to inform this to your doctor because aluminum chloride is dangerous to the unborn baby and hence, the doctor must know in advance about the pregnancy before he/she prescribes you Drysol. Breastfeeding woman are also advised to inform the doctor to avoid any complications.
• Tell the doctor about the allergies you have to some food or medicine.

One of the Drysol side effects, which is not health related is that it stains clothes. Therefore, you must take care while you apply Drysol topically to the affected areas. There is no reported Drysol overdose, but it is better to be safe discuss the dosages with your doctor. This was all about Drysol side effects.