January 08, 2017

Glycopyrrolate for hyperhidrosis

Are you suffering form hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)? This condition affects about 2-3% of population. It most commonly affects forehead, face, underarm, hands and feet. It can be quite embarrassing and can limit social activities. Besides aluminum based products, topical glycopyrrolate is an effective and safe option. 

Glycopyrrolate applied topically can penetrate the skin to block the nerve signals that stimulate the sweat glands, and therefore resulting in a reduction of sweat secretion. It is to be applied to affected area at bedtime. Clinical studies have shown that excessive forehead, facial sweating and diabetic gustatory sweating (profuse sweating with eating) being treated successfully with topical glycopyrrolate. 

Topical glycopyrrolate has been shown to be well tolerated with minimal side effects. For more information about glycopyrrolate use in excessive heating, feel free to check out our clinical website or contact our clinical pharmacist team for more information.


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