Active Ingredient Sodium Hypochlorite
Active Ingredient Details
What is Sodium Hypochlorite?
It is used as an oxidizing and bleaching agent and as a disinfectant. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
What is the usage for Sodium Hypochlorite?
Dakin's solution is used to prevent and treat skin and tissue infections that could result from cuts, scrapes and pressure sores. It is also used before and after surgery to prevent surgical wound infections. Dakin's solution is a type of hypochlorite solution. It is made from bleach that has been diluted and treated to decrease irritation. Chlorine, the active ingredient in Dakin's solution, is a strong antiseptic that kills most forms of bacteria and viruses.
How many products in the NDC database contain Sodium Hypochlorite?
The NDC database has 2 products with the active ingredient Sodium Hypochlorite. The following table lists all the products that have this active ingredient.
NDC Products with Sodium Hypochlorite
| NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Company Name | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63479-1403 | Proprietary Name: N03 EXCHEM | Allium Sativum, Arsenicum Album, Benzoicum Acidum, Berberis Vulgaris, Betula Ver... | Solution/ Drops | Sublingual | Apex Energetics Inc. | ACTIVE | |
| 83027-0007 | Proprietary Name: Cold Sore Formula | Dulcamara, Glycyrrhiza Glabra, Ranunculus Bulbosus, Rhus Tox, Natrum Muriaticum,... | Spray | Oral | Nutritional Specialties, Inc. | ACTIVE |
