Bromi-Lotion

Drug overview for BROMI-LOTION (aluminum chloride):

Generic name: ALUMINUM CHLORIDE
Drug class:
Therapeutic class: Dermatological

Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is an antiperspirant.

No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.

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The following indications for BROMI-LOTION (aluminum chloride) have been approved by the FDA:

Indications:
Hyperhidrosis

Professional Synonyms:
Diaphoresis
Hyperephidrosis
Hyperidroses
Polyhidrosis
Polyidrosis
Sudorrhea

The following dosing information is available for BROMI-LOTION (aluminum chloride):

Dosing
Administration
Dosing Information
Generic

No enhanced Dosing information available for this drug.

When aluminum chloride antiperspirant is used for self-medication, the drug (Certain Dri(R)) should be applied to the underarms only. (For further information on warnings and precautions associated with administration of aluminum chloride hexahydrate (Drysol(R), Xerac(R) AC, and Hypercare(R)), see Topical Administration under Dosage and Administration: Administration.)

No dosing information available.

No generic dosing information available.

The following drug interaction information is available for BROMI-LOTION (aluminum chloride):

Contraindicated
Severe
Moderate

There are 0 contraindications.

There are 0 severe interactions.

There are 0 moderate interactions.

The following contraindication information is available for BROMI-LOTION (aluminum chloride):

Overview
Contraindicated
Severe
Moderate

Drug contraindication overview.

Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to aluminum chloride hexahydrate or to any ingredient in the formulation.

There are 0 contraindications.

There are 1 severe contraindications. Adequate patient monitoring is recommended for safer drug use.

Severe List
Acute eruptions of skin

There are 0 moderate contraindications.

The following adverse reaction information is available for BROMI-LOTION (aluminum chloride):

Overview
Severe
Less Severe

Adverse reaction overview.

Local skin irritation (burning, stinging, itching, tingling).

There are 0 severe adverse reactions.

There are 0 less severe adverse reactions.

The following precautions are available for BROMI-LOTION (aluminum chloride):

Pediatric
Pregnant
Lactation
Geriatric

Aluminum chloride hexahydrate preparations should be kept out of reach of children. Infants (especially preterm infants) and children may be at greater risk of aluminum exposure from aluminum-containing products because of immature renal function.

Contraindicated

None

Severe Precaution

None

Management or Monitoring Precaution

None

The manufacturer of Drysol(R) and Xerac(R) AC states that there is no pregnancy category for these drugs and recommends that these drugs not be used in pregnant women.

No enhanced Lactation information available for this drug.

No enhanced Geriatric Use information available for this drug.

Hyperhidrosis
R61	Generalized hyperhidrosis