Hysept

Hysept is an antibiotic that kills bacteria.

Hysept is used to treat or prevent infections from cuts or abrasions, skin ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, or surgery.

Hysept may also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use Hysept in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Apply or pour this medicine over the affected skin area.

To treat a skin wound or ulcer, apply Hysept by pouring it over the wound. You may also soak a piece of gauze dressing and apply the gauze to the wound. Follow your doctor's directions about how long to leave the gauze in place over the wound.

You can apply petroleum jelly (Vaseline) to the skin around the skin wound or affected area, to keep the medicine from getting onto healthy skin.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not freeze. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

You should not use Hysept if you are sensitive to chlorine products (such as bleach).

You should not use Hysept if you are allergic to it, or if you are sensitive to chlorine products (such as bleach).

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known if Hysept will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known if sodium hypochlorite topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Hysept may cause serious side effects. Stop using Hysept and call your doctor right away if you have:

• severe redness or irritation of treated skin;
• no improvement in your skin condition; or
• new or worsening pain or swelling.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

An overdose of Hysept is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

Avoid getting Hysept on your clothing or bed linens. Hysept may bleach colored fabric.

It is unlikely that other drugs you take by mouth or inject will affect sodium hypochlorite topical when applied to the skin. However, many drugs can interact with each other. Inform all your health care providers about all the medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.