Drug Reference
Hypochlorite
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
AnaseptDi-Dak-SolHysept
Available as
0.57 MG/ML0.1 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.62 MG/ML · Topical Solution1.14 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.00062 MG/MG · Topical Gel0.2 MG/ML · Topical Solution1.25 MG/ML10 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.1 MG/ML2.5 MG/ML · Topical Solution5 MG/ML · Topical Solution1.25 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.125 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.00057 MG/MG · Topical Gel
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses To prevent and treat infections of the skin and tissue. Pre and post surgery Cuts, abrasions and skin ulcers
How to use / dosing
Directions Pour on or apply to affected area. For wound management, use as an irrigant, cleanser, or the wetting agent for a wet-to-moist dressing. Apply once daily for lightly to moderately exudative wounds. Apply twice daily for highly exudative or highly contaminated wounds. Protect intact skin with a moisture barrier ointment or skin sealant as needed.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
For external use only.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- DAKINS FULL (SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE) SOLUTION [CENTURY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.]
- DAKINS QUARTER (SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE) SOLUTION [CENTURY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.]
- DAKINS HALF (SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE) SOLUTION [CENTURY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.]
- DI-DAK-SOL (SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE) SOLUTION [CENTURY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.]
- ROYCEDERM STYE RELIEF EYE SPRAY. (HYPOCHLOROUS ACID ) SPRAY [ROYCEDERM LLC]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.