What is Hypercare?
Hypercare works as an antiperspirant by affecting cells that produce sweat.Hypercare (for skin) is used for excessive sweating.Hypercare can be used in other ways not mentioned in this medication guide.
Side effects of Hypercare
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: hives, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat.
Hypercare may cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Severe burning, swelling, or reddening of the treated skin.
Hypercare can cause the following side effects:
- Itching or mild burning of the treated skin
- Feeling of tingling or being prickly.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Reaching out to the FDA to report side effects is as easy as calling 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Please read all the instructions on the label or package of your medication.Notify your healthcare provider of all of your medical conditions, allergies and medicines you are taking.
Before you take this drug
Hypercare should not be used if you have an allergy to it.If you've ever had kidney disease, tell your doctor.Notify your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or nursing.
How to take HyperCare?
Read all the instructions or guides that come with your medication and follow the directions. Sometimes, your doctor will change the dose. You must take the medication exactly as prescribed.Take it only by mouth. Topical medicines are only to be used on the skin. Use only on skin that is not broken or has been recently shaved.Apply the medicine before bed and leave it on for 6–8 hours.Please read and follow all instructions for use that come with your medication. If you don't understand the instructions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Before applying Hypercare, wash and dry your skin completely. Dry the skin if necessary with a hairdryer on warm.You can use the applicator that comes with the medicine or a cotton ball.Wear a T-shirt after using the medicine on your underarms to prevent the medicine from rubbing onto your bed linens.
After using your hands or feet, wrap your hands or legs in plastic wrap, and then cover them with cotton socks or gloves. Keep the cotton gloves or socks on during sleep.After using it on your scalp, wear a plastic shower cap to bed. This will prevent the medication from rubbing onto your bedding.Remove the plastic wrap from the treated areas in the morning and thoroughly wash the skin. Towel dry. Plastic wrap should not be reused for other applications. The plastic shower cap can be rinsed and reused.Keep the bottle tightly sealed at room temperature and away from heat. This medicine contains alcohol, which is flammable. When exposed to air, the medicine will quickly evaporate.This medicine should not be shared with anyone else, even if the other person has similar symptoms.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Do not take the missed dose. Use your next dose as usual. Do not take two doses in one go.
What happens if I overdose?
Overdoses of hypercare are not considered dangerous. If anyone accidentally swallows the medication, seek emergency medical care or call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.
What should be avoided?
Use only hypercare. Do not use any other antiperspirants or deodorants.Avoid getting Hypercare near your eyes, nose, mouth, or lips. If you do come into contact with Hypercare, wash your eyes and mouth immediately.This medicine may stain some fabrics or metals when it comes into contact with them.
Interaction with other drug
Other drugs that you take are unlikely to affect the medicine applied to your skin. Many drugs interact with each other. Inform your healthcare provider about the medicines you take, including any prescription or over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal remedies.
