Sodium hypochlorite topical

Sodium hypochlorite topical is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Sodium hypochlorite topical is used to treat or prevent infections caused by cuts or abrasions, skin ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, or surgery.

Sodium hypochlorite topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use sodium hypochlorite topical 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 sodium hypochlorite topical 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 sodium hypochlorite topical if you are sensitive to chlorine products (such as bleach).

You should not use sodium hypochlorite topical 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 whether sodium hypochlorite topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether 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.

Sodium hypochlorite topical may cause serious side effects. Stop using sodium hypochlorite topical 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 the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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

An overdose of sodium hypochlorite topical is not expected to be harmful. Get emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if someone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

Do not let sodium hypochlorite topical come into contact with your clothing or bed linens. Sodium hypochlorite topical may bleach colored fabrics.

It is unlikely that other medications you take by mouth or inject will affect sodium hypochlorite topical. However, many medications can interact with one another. Inform all your health care providers about every medicine you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.