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What is Hypochlorous acid
Hypochlorous acid is a non-detergent based prescription product containing pure hypochlorous acid.
Hypochlorous acid has antibacterial, antifungal, and virucidal properties when applied topically.
The 0.03% topical solution is indicated for use under the supervision of healthcare professionals for cleansing and removal of foreign material and for use in moistening and debriding acute and chronic dermal lesions such as:
Stage HV pressure ulcers, stasis ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, post surgical sounds, first and second degree burns, as well as grafted and donor sites.
The 0.01% solution is approved for eyelid and lash hygiene
Indications
- Acinetobacter baumannii
- Aspergillus sp.
- Bacteroides fragilis
- burn wound infection
- Candida albicans
- Clostridium perfringens
- decubitus ulcer
- diabetic foot ulcer
- Enterococcus faecalis
- eyelid and lash hygiene
- Haemophilus sp.
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Moraxella catarrhalis
- Propionibacterium acnes
- Proteus mirabilis
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Serratia marcescens
- skin abrasion
- Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
- Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
- Staphylococcus epidermidis
- Staphylococcus haemolyticus
- Staphylococcus hominis
- Staphylococcus saprophyticus
- Streptococcus pyogenes (group A beta-hemolytic streptococci)
- Vibrio vulnificus
- wound management
Side Effects
Safety data are limited; however, the manufacturer recommends patients discontinue use of hypochlorous acid and contact their prescriber should erythema, edema, skin irritation, or pain develop at the application site.
Contraindications
- breast-feeding
- pregnancy
Interactions
No information is available regarding drug interactions associated with Hypochlorous acid
