Simplifying wound care at every stage of healing
Healing—especially for chronic and complex wounds—is rarely straightforward.
Medical professionals need proven wound care products they can rely on throughout every stage of healing, even when infection delays recovery.
Clinical Conversations on Dakin’s discusses how this simple sodium hypochlorite solution targets infection-causing microorganisms and supports the body’s natural healing mechanisms without relying on antibiotics, alcohol, or steroids.
Listen now for a research-backed discussion of:
- The link between solution concentration and bactericidal activity
- How the efficacy of sodium hypochlorite compares to similar chemical compounds
- Which wound types respond favorably to antimicrobial treatment plans
- The surprising history of this century-old solution
Tap below to find out how clinicians can use Dakin’s to combat infection and healing complications without compromising tissue viability:
Clinical Conversations on Dakin's: Matching Strength to Wound Needs, Part 1
This episode explores how concentration influences the antimicrobial activity and tissue response of Dakin’s solution.
Clinical Conversations on Dakin's: Matching Strength to Wound Needs, Part 2
This episode shifts from scientific rationale to practical application, examining how Dakin’s is used in real-world wound care.
Why do clinicians reach for Dakin’s?
Heal with Gentle Strength
Our non-irritating, non-sensitizing solutions work without antibiotics, alcohol, or steroids—and don’t require rinsing.
Offer Cost-Effective Care
With Dakin’s, effective healing doesn’t have to cost a lot. Our flexible formulations are affordable, accessible, and stable for up to two years.*
Support Diverse Care Protocols
Dakin’s Solution can be used as an irrigant or cleanser for debridement. It’s also suitable for continuous irrigation with wound vacuum systems and for moistening wound dressings.
*Dakin’s Solution® Full Strength (Sodium Hypochlorite 0.50%) is our highest strength of Sodium Hypochlorite available, and has a one-year shelf life.
Rapidly reduce bioburden and support recovery in:
Diabetic Ulcers
Pressure Ulcers
Burns
Surgical Incisions
Tunneling Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Dakin’s most-gentle formulation destroys at least 99.999% of a wide range of bacteria and fungi, including common and antibiotic-resistant strains like:
Acinetobacter baumannii
Methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Staphylococcus aureus
Escherichia coli
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Vancomycin- resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
Wondering how Dakin’s fits into your care protocols?
Keep reading for science-backed research, recommendations, and use cases:
These 5 Factors Matter More Than Wound Cleanser pH
Are wound cleansers with the pH of intact skin more biocompatible? Find out how pH impacts healing and efficacy, and why skin-matched cleansers may not be as effective as they sound.
Comparing Sodium Hypochlorite vs Hypochlorous Acid
Compare sodium hypochlorite and hypochlorous acid in wound care. Learn why buffered Dakin’s offers stability, safety, and clinical versatility.
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and Dakin’s Solution
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) paired with Dakin’s Solution as a debriding or instillation agent reduces the bacterial load on hard-to-heal wounds—so your patients can experience relief.
Dr. Henry Dakin
How to Order Dakin’s Wound Care Management Products
We work with every major medical supply wholesaler in the United States.
Talk to your purchasing department about ordering Dakin’s for your patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: What is Dakin’s Solution used for?
There are many reasons a doctor may recommend you use Dakin’s wound care solutions. Dakin’s Solution can be used to treat ulcers from diabetes or other causes, prevent infection around surgical sites, aid in the healing of cuts, skin abrasions, and burns, and to kill various viruses and bacteria. Washing away debris or dirt from wounds is also a key benefit, which helps treat and prevent infection. Always refer to your healthcare provider before using Dakin’s wound care products.
Q: How do I use Dakin's?
Flush wound or affected area until clean. For wound management, use as an irrigant, cleanser, or as the wetting agent for a wet-to-moist dressing.
Apply once daily for 5-10 minutes for a wound with light or moderate discharge. Apply twice daily for 10-15 minutes for a wound with heavy discharge.
Q: What type of wounds is Dakin's used on?
Anything from a scrape to a surgical wound! Additionally, Dakin’s can be used for ulcers and 1st or 2nd degree burns. Dakin’s Solutions also helps prevent and treat topical infections.
Q: What makes Dakin's by Century Pharmaceuticals, Inc. so unique?
While there are many Youtube tutorials and online guides on how to make Dakin’s Solution, no one has been able to replicate our process. We’ve buffered (which is not the same as diluting) Dakin’s so that it is pH balanced for use on the skin. No other version of Dakin’s is as stable or long-lasting. Homemade solutions may last for two days, but our products last a year or two, depending on the strength. We follow cGMP standards when manufacturing, and have been serving the medical industry as a company since 1966.
Q: Are Dakin's products available over the counter?
Yes, all of our products are available over the counter (OTC) and do not require prescriptions. View our list of current wholesalers here. For other sales inquiries please contact us.
Additionally, anyone can buy Dakin’s online through our store and through Amazon.com. Dakin’s can also be requested for pickup at any CVS Pharmacy or Walmart Pharmacy, as well as many other pharmacies across the US.
Q: How long does Dakin's by Century Pharmaceuticals last once opened?
Dakin’s products are rated for a two-year expiration, even when opened. The exception to this is Dakin’s Solutions Full Strength (0.50%), which lasts a year. For these products to last until expiration, simply keep the cap closed when not in use and store at room temperature (20-25° C /68-77° F), ideally in a medicine cabinet protected from light.
Any version of Dakin’s that is homemade or home-diluted will not be as stable, and we cannot speak to its effectiveness.
Q: Can I dilute Dakin's?
We do not recommend further dilution of our Dakin’s products, due to the fact that we cannot control the process, nor the quality of the water used for the dilution. Although we are aware some facilities dilute our products, we cannot guarantee the diluted product’s effectiveness, nor its stability. If dilution is necessary, the final product should be stored in a poly bottle, protected from light, and used immediately.
Typical Sodium Hypochlorite Solutions deteriorate quickly, especially when exposed to light, heat, or contamination with metallic ions. The United States Pharmacopeia, current revision, states that Sodium Hypochlorite Topical Solution has a shelf life of seven days after the day on which it was compounded.
In contrast to typical Sodium Hypochlorite Solutions, Dakin’s products use high quality, purified water with low metallic ions, and the products are manufactured with special equipment, under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Due to this extra care, the stability of our Dakin’s products is much longer than typical Sodium Hypochlorite Topical Solutions.
Q: What is the return policy for Dakin's products?
If you’ve purchased Dakin’s Solution from a pharmacy or website other than ours, please contact them directly. At this time, we do not offer returns or refunds directly.
Q: How is Dakin's price set?
Dakin’s is sold mainly to wholesalers at a competitive and consistent price, and you can order from us directly. We cannot control the pricing of Dakin’s from a pharmacy or a third-party online store. For a study on cost-effectiveness, please see the medical study here [WARNING: Graphic imagery of wounds].
Q: How do you dispose of Dakin's?
No special disposal requirements needed- Dakin’s can be poured down the drain and flushed with water.
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