Drysol Uses

Drysol is used to treat severe, recalcitrant hyperhidrosis. It may also be prescribed to people who experience skin problems as a result of excessive sweating, for example, during sporting activities.

There may be other uses of Drysol—your doctor or pharmacist can give you further drug information.

Drysol Mechanism of Action

Drysol contains the active ingredient aluminum chloride hexahydrate, which is an astringent. Aluminum chloride topical prevents excessive sweating in people with hyperhidrosis by plugging the sweat glands.

Drysol Doses

Drysol comes as a topical solution with different strengths:

• 6.25% (Xerac AC)
• 12% (Drysol Regular)
• 15% (Hypercare) (brand discontinued)
• 20% (Drysol Extra Strength)

You should apply Drysol topical solution or Drysol Dab-On to the affected area at bedtime. Once excessive sweating decreases (usually after two or more treatments), you can reduce the application frequency to once or twice a week.