Dakins Half
2.5 mg/mL · Solution
- Available without prescription
- Active substance
- Sodium Hypochlorite
- Made by
- Century Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2026-02-17
Antimicrobial
- To prevent and treat infections of the skin and tissue. Pre and post surgery. Cuts, abrasions and skin ulcers.
- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
- To prevent and treat infections of the skin and tissue. Pre and post surgery. Cuts, abrasions and skin ulcers.
From the official label · 2026-02-17 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
if sensitive to chlorine compounds.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- Pour on or apply to affected area.
- For wound management, use as an irrigant, cleanser, or the wetting agent for a wet-to-moist dressing.
- Apply once daily for lightly to moderately exudative wounds.
- Apply twice daily for highly exudative or highly contaminated wounds.
- Protect intact skin with a moisture barrier ointment or skin sealant as needed.
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Stop and get help if
redness, irritation, swelling or pain persists or increases.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other warnings
For external use only.
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Keep away from children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
How to store it
Store at room temperature. May bleach clothing. Keep container closed when not using.
Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.
What kind of medicine it is
Antimicrobial
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
Purified Water, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Hydroxide
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
(317) 849-4210 or 1-866-343-2576, Mon-Fri, 9AM to 4 PM EST Century Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Indianapolis, IN 46256
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
This label’s list of inactive ingredients names none of: lactose, wheat or gluten, colour dyes, sugars, sugar alcohols, alcohol (ethanol), aspartame (phenylalanine), gelatin, peanut oil, soy, parabens, sulfites, titanium dioxide.
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Same active substance, strength and form in other countries
Matched on active substance, strength and kind of form only. This is not a statement that the products are equivalent or interchangeable: other ingredients, release and approved uses can differ — ask a pharmacist before swapping.
Medicine passport: one printable page to show a pharmacist abroad
CanadaNo exact match for this strength and form
Details
| Made by | Century Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Sodium Hypochlorite |
| Strength | 2.5 mg/mL |
| Form | Solution |
| Route | Topical |
| Packs | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 0436-0936 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.