Designed for
sweat like this
Sofdra is a unique topical treatment purposefully designed with you—and your excessive underarm sweat— in mind.
For adults and children 9 years of age and older with excessive underarm sweating, also known as primary axillary hyperhidrosis.
Can’t stay dry no matter how hard you try?

Sofdra is clinically developed to help you take
on excessive underarm sweat:


Sweat control
down to a science
Unlike antiperspirants, which block pores that release sweat, Sofdra was developed to block the body's signal that tells your underarms to sweat in the first place.
See it in actionGet-up-and-go sweat control
Sofdra is a gel applied at bedtime and was proven in clinical studies to significantly reduce sweat the next day.
Review study resultsSimple armpit-friendly applicator
Sofdra comes with a convenient applicator designed to keep the gel off your hands to help limit unwanted contact. Be sure to rinse the applicator and wash your hands with soap and water after applying Sofdra.
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Sweat less, pay less
Get Sofdra for $0*, with no in-office doctor’s visit required.
Just prepare, apply, and let it dry
It's easy to fit Sofdra into your
bedtime routine.
*For patients with commercial insurance only. Additional Terms and Conditions apply.
Indication
Sofdra (sofpironium) topical gel, 12.45% is a prescription anticholinergic medicine used on the skin to treat excessive underarm sweating (primary axillary hyperhidrosis) in adults and children 9 years of age and older.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Sofdra is for use on the skin in the underarm area only. After applying Sofdra, wash your hands right away and do not touch your underarms. Sofdra is flammable. Avoid heat and flame while applying Sofdra.
Who should not use Sofdra?
Do not use Sofdra if you have certain medical conditions that can be made worse by taking an anticholinergic medicine, such as glaucoma, severe ulcerative colitis (UC) or other serious bowel problems, myasthenia gravis, and Sjogren’s syndrome.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before using Sofdra?
- Tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including prostate, bladder or kidney problems, problems passing urine, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed. It is not known if Sofdra will harm your unborn baby or pass into your breast milk.
- Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, especially any anticholinergic medicines.
What are possible side effects of Sofdra?
Serious side effects may include:
- Urinary retention. Stop using Sofdra and call your healthcare provider right away if you have difficulty urinating, urinate frequently or in a weak stream or drips, a full bladder or difficulty emptying your bladder.
- Problems with control of your body temperature. Stop using Sofdra and call your healthcare provider right away if you have decreased sweating that develops into symptoms of heat illness (e.g., hot, red skin; passing out; fast, weak pulse; fast, shallow breathing; increased body temperature).
- Blurred vision. Stop using Sofdra, call your healthcare provider right away, and do not drive or operate machinery or do hazardous work until your vision is clear.
The most common side effects of Sofdra include dry mouth; blurred vision; pain, redness, swelling, itching, and irritation in the underarm area; dilation of the pupils of your eyes; and problems with urination.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1‑800‑FDA‑1088. You may also report side effects to Botanix at 1‑866‑763‑6337.
Keep Sofdra and all medicines out of the reach of children.
Please see full Prescribing Information, Patient Product Information, and Instructions for Use.