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Sodium Hypochlorite

Generic Medicine
Indications

Sodium Hypochlorite is indicated for diabetic foot ulcers, necrotic wound infections, post-surgical wounds, first, second, and third degree burns, pressure ulcers, as well as graft and donor sites. This solution is safe for use around the eyes, nose, and mouth

Pharmacology

Hypochlorous acid is a strong oxidizing agent (meaning it can accept electrons from other substances), which gives hypochlorite its effective bleaching and disinfecting properties.

Dosage Administration

Use as required. This may require a secondary cover dressing.

Interactions

There are no known or well-documented drug interactions.

Contraindications

No known contraindications.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category: Not classified. FDA has not yet assigned this drug to a specific pregnancy category.

Precautions & Warnings

Wound healing rate and characteristics may vary significantly depending on patient age, nutritional status, metabolic status, immunological status, and compliance. In cases of vascular compromise, care should be taken to avoid circumferential bandage compression that may exceed arterial perfusion pressure.

Therapeutic Class

Bleaching and Disinfectants

Common Questions

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Is Sodium Hypochlorite safe for pregnant women?

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