Sodium Hypochlorite

Indications

Sodium Hypochlorite is indicated in diabetic foot ulcer, necrotic wound infections, post-surgical wounds, first, second and third degree burns, pressure ulcer, and grafted and donor sites. This solution is safe to use around the eyes, nose and mouth.

Pharmacology

Hypochlorous acid, is a powerful oxidizing agent (meaning it can accept electrons from other materials) that lends hypochlorite excellent bleaching and disinfecting abilities.

Dosage & Administration

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

Interaction

There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.

Contraindications

No known contraindications

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category: Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

Precautions & Warnings

Wound healing rates and characteristics will vary significantly with patient age, nutritional status, metabolic status, immunologic status and compliance. In the presence of vascular compromise, care must be taken to avoid circumferential bandage compression pressures in excess of arterial perfusion pressures.

Therapeutic Class

Bleaching and Disinfectants

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