Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly
Active ingredient
Sold as Axe · MEDeTATE · Old Spice Harbor · Big Sir Pit Boss · Old Spice Sharkhammer
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Topical
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 86
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 4
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly is an active ingredient used in products designed to reduce underarm wetness [1]. It is a type of antiperspirant ingredient [1].
This ingredient is found in various over-the-counter products sold under brand names such as Axe, Old Spice Sharkhammer, and Lady Speed Stick Teen Spirit Pink Crush [1]. In the past 12 months, there have been 4 adverse event reports associated with this ingredient [2]. The most frequently reported reactions include application site rash, anaphylactic reaction, application site exfoliation, application site irritation, and application site pain [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 86 | May 1, 2026 |
USUnited States· FDA
86 products
Uses
Uses reduces underarm wetness 24 hour protection
How to take
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 016decdc-f716-4e… · revised April 2, 2021 [PDF]
- [2]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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