Drug reference
hypochlorous acid
Antiseptic
Antiseptic
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
—
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
—
not curated
Mechanism
Not yet extracted
Indications
skin preparation for ophthalmic surgery (when povidone iodine is contraindicated)
Related guidelines
Other Antiseptic drugs
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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team