Can aluminium chloride hexahydrate be applied after a shower?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Do not apply it immediately after bathing or showering because the skin must be completely dry.

Anhydrol Forte 20% w/v Cutaneous Solutionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 7

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aluminium chloride hexahydrate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

The answer

Do not apply it immediately after bathing or showering because the skin must be completely dry.

Anhydrol Forte 20% w/v Cutaneous Solutionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 7

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