Antihydral Cream
Antihydral is an ointment paste containing the active ingredient methenamine in a non-greasy, drying ointment base. It has been successfully used for decades as an antiperspirant for weeping foot skin—particularly between the toes—but also for hand and underarm sweat. Antihydral dries up as excessive sweat is secreted. It does not suppress sweat secretion but normalizes it. It contains no soluble aluminum salts.
On the feet, Antihydral should be applied thinly just once daily and initially only on two days per week (preferably overnight with gloves or socks), as the individual drying effect begins after 1-2 weeks.
To prevent the skin from becoming too dry and thus turning the hardened, dry outer skin yellowish from too frequent use, moisturizing creams can additionally be applied. Antihydral cream and its active ingredient, methenamine, are expelled through the dried leather skin.
Apply sparingly—for example, especially with hand and underarm sweat—apply thinly and sparingly (2-3 nights), wait for the individual drying effect, and then reapply only after waiting. Do not apply on the face or chest!
The safety and harmlessness of the product were tested in the Ames test and confirmed no mutagenicity (Leuschner et al., 2013).
Mandatory Information
Active Ingredient: Methenamine.
Composition: 100g of ointment contains 13g methenamine. Other ingredients: talcum, purified water, zinc oxide, white clay, colorant E 172, glycerol, carmellose sodium, flavoring.
Indications: Antihydral® is an ointment for application on the skin and is used for severe sweat secretion, especially for foot, hand, and underarm sweat.
Contraindications: Antihydral® should not be used if there is a hypersensitivity to formaldehyde or any other ingredients. It should not be applied to weeping or blistered skin areas.
Lactation: Antihydral® should not be applied to the nursing breast.
Side Effects: Methenamine may rarely cause skin irritation or hypersensitivity reactions when applied topically. Eczema or skin rashes may occur in individuals allergic to formaldehyde.
Dosage: Apply Antihydral® Ointment thinly 1-2 times daily and let it dry. After a few days, sweating usually decreases, and Antihydral can then be used less frequently as needed.
Approval Number: 6421167.00.00
Package Size: 70g tube (N1) PZN 0052729