FORMIDRON

Ukraine

The drug is used for skin treatment in cases of excessive sweating. It has disinfecting and deodorizing effects.

Brand name FORMIDRON
Dosage form solution, alcoholic, for external use
Active substance / Dosage
formaldehyde · 10 g/100 ml
ethanol · 39.5 g/100 ml
Prescription type over-the-counter (OTC)
ATC code
Registration number UA/0597/01/01
FORMIDRON solution, alcoholic, for external use

Frequently asked questions

How should the drug be used correctly?

Adults and children over 14 years of age should wipe the skin with a cotton swab soaked in the solution, 1–2 times daily.

Who should not use Formidron?

The drug should not be used by children under 14 years of age, people with skin diseases, or those with hypersensitivity to its components.

What are the possible side effects of Formidron?

Possible skin irritation, allergic reactions, and a sensation of itching.

What should be done if redness or itching occurs?

If the skin becomes sharply red or itchy, use should be discontinued immediately. In case of overdose (prolonged or frequent use), the drug should be washed off with water, and treatment should be symptomatic.

Can the product be applied to the face?

No, the drug should not be applied to the face to avoid irritation. Also, do not allow it to come into contact with eyes or mucous membranes.

Can the drug be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Use is possible only in cases where the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the child or fetus.

Instructions for use

I N S T R U C T I O N for medical use of the medicinal product FORMIDRON

Composition:

Active substances: formaldehyde, ethanol;

100 ml of solution contain formaldehyde solution equivalent to 35 % formaldehyde content - 10.0 g, 96 % ethanol - 39.5 g;

Excipients: eau de cologne, purified water.

Pharmaceutical form. Solution for external use.

Main physicochemical properties: transparent, colorless liquid with an aromatic odor.

Pharmacotherapeutic group.

Dermatological preparations. Agents used in hyperhidrosis.

ATC code D11A A.

Pharmacological properties.

The drug exerts disinfectant and deodorizing effects.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Formidron is used for skin treatment in cases of increased sweating.

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Skin diseases. Children under 14 years of age.

Special precautions.

Should be used with caution in elderly patients and during pregnancy. Do not apply to the face to avoid irritation. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

The recommended usage instructions for the medicinal product must not be violated, as this may harm health.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions.

Not described.

Special precautions for use.

Redness and itching of the skin immediately after application of the drug indicate individual hypersensitivity and require immediate discontinuation of the drug.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the drug may be used only if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or infant.

Ability to affect reaction speed when driving or operating machinery.

Does not affect.

Dosage and Administration.

For external use only. Adults and children over 14 years of age should wipe the skin with a cotton swab moistened with the medication 1–2 times daily.

Children.

Not recommended for children under 14 years of age.

Overdose.

Overdose should be avoided. With prolonged and frequent use, if redness, itching, or irritation occurs—signs of overdose—treatment with the medication must be discontinued. Wash the medication off the skin with water. Symptomatic therapy should be administered.

Side effects.

Skin irritation, allergic reactions, sensation of itching.

If any adverse events occur, consult a physician!

Shelf life. 4 years.

The product must not be used after the expiry date stated on the packaging.

Storage conditions.

Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C. Keep out of reach of children.

Packaging.

50 ml in glass bottles. 50 ml in polymer bottles, in a carton or without a carton. 100 ml in glass or polymer bottles, in a carton or without a carton. 100 ml in polymer bottles with a mechanical spray pump.

Supply category. Over-the-counter (without prescription).

Manufacturer. JSC Pharmaceutical Factory "Viola".

Manufacturer's address and place of business.

75 Amosova Akademika Street, Zaporizhzhia, 69063, Ukraine.

Marketing authorization holder. JSC Pharmaceutical Factory "Viola".

Address of the marketing authorization holder.

75 Amosova Akademika Street, Zaporizhzhia, 69063, Ukraine.

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The original data is available in the language of the country of manufacture.

Data source: State Register of Medicinal Products of Ukraine

Data last verified: August 13, 2026