Generic Name:

Therapeutic Class:

Antibiotic

Availability:

OTC

Common Brands:

Form:

Topical gel

SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (SOE dee um HYE poe KLOR ite) prevents and treats skin infections. It is often used to clean and disinfect the skin before or after a procedure. It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria on the skin. It belongs to a group of medications called antiseptics.