Hypochlorous Acid Topical

Hypochlorous Acid Topical is a prescription medication used for the treatment of pruritus and cleaning and debriding wounds.

• Hypochlorous Acid Topical is available under the following different brand names: Alevicyn

Common side effects of Hypochlorous Acid Topical include:

• temporary burning or stinging to the application site

Serious side effects of Hypochlorous Acid Topical include:

• none

Rare side effects of Hypochlorous Acid Topical include:

• none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult and pediatric dosage

• Topical spray (Alevicyn Antimicrobial Dermal Spray)
  • Contains sodium chloride (NaCl), sodium sulfate (Na2SO4), monobasic sodium phosphate (NaH2PO4), hypochlorous acid (HClO 90mg/L), and water
• Topical gel (Alevicyn Antipruritic Gel)
  • Contains magnesium fluorosilicate, sodium phosphate, sodium chloride (NaCl), hypochlorous acid (HClO), and water
• Topical spray gel (Alevicyn Antipruritic SG)
  • Contains sodium lithium magnesium fluorosilicate, dimethicone, sodium phosphate (Na3PO4), sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), sodium chloride (NaCl), sodium sulfate (Na2SO4), hypochlorous acid (HClO), sodium hypochlorite (NaClO), and water

Cleansing and Debridement

Adult and pediatric dosage

• Spray to the affected topical area twice daily to irrigate and debride wounds, and periwound tissue

Pruritus

Adult and pediatric dosage

• Alevicyn Antipruritic SG
  • Apply to affected skin areas every day or twice daily, or as needed, and massage gently into the skin
• Alevicyn Antipruritic Gel
  • Apply to affected skin areas every day or twice daily and massage gently into the skin; cover the area with a bandage if necessary

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

• Hypochlorous Acid Topical has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs.
• Hypochlorous Acid Topical has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs.
• Hypochlorous Acid Topical has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs.
• Hypochlorous Acid Topical has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your products. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your health care professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions or concerns.

Contraindications

• Documented hypersensitivity to any ingredient

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Hypochlorous Acid Topical?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Hypochlorous Acid Topical?”

Cautions

• Temporary burning or stinging may occur when first applied to broken skin

Pregnancy and Lactation

• No data are available regarding use in pregnant women
• Lactation
  • No data are available on breastfeeding women
  • The development and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for the drug and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child or from the underlying maternal condition