Aluminum Sulfate and Calcium Acetate

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Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Synonyms
Generic Available
Use
Warnings/Precautions
Stability
Dosage
Administration
Additional Information
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Dental Health: Vasoconstrictor/Local Anesthetic Precautions
Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status
Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation

(a LOO mi num SUL fate & KAL see um AS e tate)

U.S. Brand Names

Domeboro® [OTC]; Pedi-Boro® [OTC]

Synonyms

Calcium Acetate and Aluminum Sulfate

Generic Available

No

Use

Astringent wet dressing for relief of inflammatory conditions of the skin and to reduce weeping that may occur in dermatitis

Warnings/Precautions

For external use only; avoid contact with eyes. Not for OTC use >7 days.

Stability

Prior to mixing, store powder or tablets at controlled room temperature, 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Following reconstitution, unused solution may be covered and stored at room temperature for up to 7 days.

Powder, for topical solution (Domeboro®, Pedi-Boro®): 1 packet/16 ounces of water = 1:40 dilution = Modified Burow's Solution

Tablet, effervescent, for topical solution (Domeboro®): 1 tablet/12 ounces of water = 1:40 dilution = Modified Burow's Solution

Dosage

Topical: Soak affected area in the solution 2-4 times/day for 15-30 minutes or apply wet dressing soaked in the solution for more extended periods; rewet dressing with solution 2-4 times/day every 15-30 minutes

Administration

For external use only; do not occlude dressing to prevent evaporation

Additional Information

Aluminum sulfate and calcium acetate form aluminum acetate when mixed.

Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No significant effects or complications reported

Dental Health: Vasoconstrictor/Local Anesthetic Precautions

No information available to require special precautions

Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status

None reported

Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment

None reported

Dosage Forms

Powder, for topical solution:

Domeboro®: Aluminum sulfate 1191 mg and calcium acetate 938 mg per packet (12s, 100s)

Pedi-Boro®: Aluminum sulfate 49% and calcium acetate 51% per packet (12s, 100s)

Tablet, effervescent, for topical solution (Domeboro®): Aluminum sulfate 878 mg and calcium acetate 604 mg

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