Sodium hypochlorite

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Sodium hypochlorite
Black Box Warning
Adult Indications & Dosage
Pediatric Indications & Dosage
Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Administration & Monitoring
Overdosage
Pharmacology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied
Images
Patient Counseling Information
Precautions with Alcohol
Brand Names
Look-Alike Names

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Black Box Warning

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Overview

Sodium hypochlorite is an anti- infective agent that is FDA approved for the treatment of infection of the skin and tissue. There is a Black Box Warning for this drug as shown here. Common adverse reactions include .

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

Infection of the skin and tissue
  • To prevent and treat infection of the skin and tissue.

Pre and post surgery- Cuts, abrasions and skin ulcers

  • Dosing Information
  • 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 surrounding intact skin with a moisture barrier ointment or skin sealant as needed.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Sodium hypochlorite in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Sodium hypochlorite in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

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There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Sodium hypochlorite in pediatric patients.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Sodium hypochlorite in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Sodium hypochlorite in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

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Warnings

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  • For external use only.
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if redness, irritation, swelling or pain persists or increases.
  • Do not use if sensitive to chlorine compounds.
  • Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Sodium hypochlorite in the drug label.

Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Hematologic and Lymphatic
Metabolic and Nutritional
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Respiratory
Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions
Special Senses
Urogenital
Miscellaneous

Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Sodium hypochlorite in the drug label.

Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Hematologic and Lymphatic
Metabolic and Nutritional
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Respiratory
Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions
Special Senses
Urogenital
Miscellaneous

Drug Interactions

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Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA):

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Pregnancy Category (AUS):

  • Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category

There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Sodium hypochlorite in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Sodium hypochlorite during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Sodium hypochlorite with respect to nursing mothers.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Sodium hypochlorite with respect to pediatric patients.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Sodium hypochlorite with respect to geriatric patients.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Sodium hypochlorite with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Sodium hypochlorite with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Sodium hypochlorite in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Sodium hypochlorite in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Sodium hypochlorite in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Sodium hypochlorite in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

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 surrounding intact skin with a moisture barrier ointment or skin sealant as needed.

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Sodium hypochlorite in the drug label.

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IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Sodium hypochlorite in the drug label.

Overdosage

Acute Overdose

Signs and Symptoms

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Management

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Chronic Overdose

There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Sodium hypochlorite in the drug label.

Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

Structure

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Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Sodium hypochlorite in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Sodium hypochlorite in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Sodium hypochlorite in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Sodium hypochlorite in the drug label.

How Supplied

Storage

  • Store at room temperature.
  • May bleach clothing.
  • Keep container closed when not using.

Images

Drug Images

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Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Sodium hypochlorite in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

  • Alcohol-Sodium hypochlorite interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

Look-Alike Drug Names

Drug Shortage Status

Price

References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.

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