Quick answers
- What is Aluminum chloride used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Pure Dry (Chongqing Alefa Technology Co., Ltd.) lists these uses: Reduces underarm wetness..
- Do I need a prescription for Aluminum chloride?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Aluminum chloride been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Pure Dry · Chongqing Alefa Technology Co., Ltd.
Aluminum chloride 15%, liquid (topical)
Active ingredient
Aluminum Chloride 15%(9g/60ml)
Purpose
antiperspirant for hands & feet
Uses
Reduces underarm wetness.
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use
on broken or recently shaved skin. Avoid contact with eyes or mouth. Stop use if irritation or rash occurs.
Keep out of reach of children
Directions
Apply to underarms only. Apply at bedtime to clean, fully dry underarms. Apply sparingly — only a few strokes under each arm. Do not apply immediately after shaving or on irritated skin. For sensitive skin: start 2–3 nights per week, then increase as needed. Let dry before dressing.
Inactive ingredients
Purified Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
— FDA label of Pure Dry, Chongqing Alefa Technology Co., Ltd., effective April 22, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Certain Dri Antiperspirant Hand-Lotion · Clarion Brands, LLC
Aluminum chloride 0.15%, lotion (topical)
Active ingredient
Aluminum chloride 15%
Purpose
Antiperspirant
Uses
reduces perspiration
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
on broken or irritated skin immediately after shaving immediately after bathing
Ask a doctor before use if
you have kidney disease
When using this product
do not use in or near eyes
Stop use and ask a doctor if
rash or irritation develops
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
wash and dry hands thoroughly before application apply a small, pea sized amount to the palms of your hands rub into palms vigorously for 15 seconds for best results, apply every night before bed and an additional two times per day for at least four weeks
Inactive ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice, artemisia vulgarixs extract, behentrimonium methosulfate, bisaolol, bis-laurl cocaminopropylamine/HDI/PEG-100 copolymer, butylene glycol, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, dimethicone, ethylhexyglycerin, hydroxyethylcellulose, jojoba esters, laminaria digitata extract, opuntia ficus-indica fruit extract, potassium hydroxide, saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, water, zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract
Questions?
call 1-844-923-7837
— FDA label of Certain Dri Antiperspirant Hand-Lotion, Clarion Brands, LLC, effective December 23, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Xerac AC · Person and Covey
Aluminum chloride 6.25%, liquid (topical)
Active ingredient
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate
Purpose
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION For topical application as an antiperspirant (anhidrotic).
Uses
Indicatins and Usage Section For patients suffering from hyperhidrosis, or patients whose jobs or sports activities cause excessive sweating that exacerbates other skin problems.
Warnings
SECTION For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, wash eyes thoroughly with water. If irritation or sensitization occurs, discontinue use or contact a physician. Xerac AC may be harmful to cotton fibers and certain metals. OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION Yes. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION Xerac AC when applied to the underarms, should be applied to absolutely dry skin. Only apply Xerac AC before bedtime, since medication should be kept on the skin for 6-8 hours. To reduce irritation, let the alcohol evaporate, leaving a thin film of antiperspirant on the skin. Wear a T-shirt, while sleeping to prevent medication from being rubbed off on the bed linens. Do not apply Xerac AC to broken, irritated or recently shaved skin. Wash the treated area next morning with soap and water. Do not apply other deodorants or antiperspirants while using Xerac AC.
Inactive ingredients
SECTION Anhydrous ethanol
— FDA label of Xerac AC, Person and Covey, effective November 28, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Sweatblock Original Maximum Clinical Protection · DC Alpine Partners, LLC
Aluminum chloride 150 mg/mL, solution (topical)
Active ingredient
Aluminum chloride 15% (Maximum % of Aluminum Chloride allowed by USFDA without a prescription)
Purpose
Antiperspirant
Uses
HOW TO APPLY: 1. Apply at night, before bedtime. 2. Gently press to clean, dry skin (do not rub). 3. Air dry for 5 minutes and go to bed. 4. In the morning, wash the treated area. Uses Reduces excessive sweating Decreases underarm sweating
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use
on broken or irritated skin. Stop use if rash or irritation occurs.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have kidney disease.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Apply at bedtime. Ensure skin is clean and dry. Use every 7 days, or as needed.
Inactive ingredients
Allantoin, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Oil), Water (Aqua)
Questions?
Call Toll Free 1-855-796-2566
— FDA label of Sweatblock Original Maximum Clinical Protection, DC Alpine Partners, LLC, effective June 23, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Certain Dri Roll-On · Clarion Brands, LLC
Aluminum chloride 0.12 mg/mL, liquid (topical)
Purpose
Active ingredient Purpose Aluminum Chloride 12.0% Antiperspirant
Uses
extra effective at reducing underarm perspiration
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
immediately after shaving on broken skin on irritated skin immediately after bathing
Ask a doctor before use if
you have kidney disease
When using this product
do not use in or near eyes apply to underarms only
Stop use and ask a doctor if
rash or irritation develops
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions
apply to underarms only apply at bedtime, see package insert apply sparingly apply only a few strokes under each arm
Inactive ingredients
polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, sodium hydroxide, water
Questions?
Call 1-844-923-7837
— FDA label of Certain Dri Roll-On, Clarion Brands, LLC, effective December 23, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Aluminum chloride 15% · liquid (topical) · 2 products
Aluminum chloride 0.15% · lotion (topical) · 2 products
Aluminum chloride 6.25% · liquid (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Xerac AC | Person and Covey | DailyMed |
Aluminum chloride 150 mg/mL · solution (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Sweatblock Original Maximum Clinical Protection | DC Alpine Partners, LLC | DailyMed |
Aluminum chloride 0.12 mg/mL · liquid (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Certain Dri Roll-On | Clarion Brands, LLC | DailyMed |
Aluminum chloride 0.15% · for solution (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Certain Dri Clinical Strength Roll On | Clarion Brands, LLC | — |
Aluminum chloride 15% · spray, metered (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Grip | Chongqing Alefa Technology Co., Ltd. | DailyMed |
Aluminum chloride 15% · cream (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Hand Antiperspirant Nightly Use | Clutch Inc | DailyMed |
Aluminum chloride 12 mg/mL · liquid (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Strength MiracleDry Antiperspirant Deodorant PM | Highland Consumer Products | DailyMed |
Aluminum chloride 150 mg/mL · gel (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Duradry Sweat Minimizing Gel | Novadore USA Inc | DailyMed |
What pharmacies pay (NADAC)
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is the average price U.S. retail pharmacies paid to buy one unit of a medicine (one tablet, one mL or one gram), from a monthly survey of pharmacy invoices by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). State Medicaid programs use it to pay pharmacies.
This is not the price you pay. What you pay depends on your insurance (copay or coinsurance), your pharmacy and any discounts, and pharmacies also charge for filling a prescription. Ask your pharmacist or your health plan what your price will be.
| Strength and form | Generic or brand | Pharmacies pay |
|---|---|---|
| aluminum chloride 6.25% liquid | Generic | $0.1722–$0.2183 per mL 2 packages, lowest to highest |
NADAC list of November 4, 2026; these prices took effect on October 21, 2026. Shown only where a package’s NDC code matches the NADAC list exactly, and only for that exact strength and form: nothing is averaged across strengths. Strengths and forms not listed here have no NADAC price.
Source: NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, data.medicaid.gov (CMS) →
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Clarion Brands, LLC5 products
- Chongqing Alefa Technology Co., Ltd.2 products
- Person and Covey1 product
- DC Alpine Partners, LLC1 product
- Clutch Inc1 product
- Highland Consumer Products1 product
- Novadore USA Inc1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.