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Tools & Referencealuminum acetate solution (OTC)Brand and Other Names:Domeboro Astringent Solution Powder Packets, Pedi-Boro Soak Paks, more...Gordon's Boro-Packs
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AdultPediatricDosage Forms & Strengths
Packet ingredients form the active ingredient aluminum acetate when combined with water
powder for solution
- Each packet contains aluminum sulfate tetradecahydrate 1347mg and calcium acetate monohydrate 952mg
- 1 packet/16oz water = 0.16%
- 2 packets/16oz water = 0.32%
- 3 packets/16oz water = 0.48%
powder for solution
- Each packet contains aluminum sulfate tetradecahydrate 1191mg and calcium acetate monohydrate 839mg
- 1 packet/16oz water = 0.13%
- 2 packets/16oz water = 0.26%
- 3 packets/16oz water = 0.41%
powder for solution (Boro-Packs)
- Each packet contains aluminum sulfate 49% and calcium acetate 51%
Inflammatory Skin Conditions
Indicated for use as wet dressing or soak to temporarily relieve skin irritation caused by poison ivy/oak/sumac, insect bites, athlete's foot, contact dermatitis
Wet dressing/compress: Apply to affected skin for 15-30 min; reapply as needed
Soak: Soak affected area for 15-30 min q8hr PRN
Administration
Domeboro or Pedi-Boro: Dissolve 1-3 packets in 16 oz water
Gordon's Boro-Packs: Dissolve 1-2 packets in 16 oz water
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Packet ingredients form the active ingredient aluminum acetate when combined with water
powder for solution
- Each packet contains aluminum sulfate tetradecahydrate 1347mg and calcium acetate monohydrate 952mg
- 1 packet/16oz water = 0.16%
- 2 packets/16oz water = 0.32%
- 3 packets/16oz water = 0.48%
powder for solution
- Each packet contains aluminum sulfate tetradecahydrate 1191mg and calcium acetate monohydrate 839mg
- 1 packet/16oz water = 0.13%
- 2 packets/16oz water = 0.26%
- 3 packets/16oz water = 0.41%
powder for solution (Boro-Packs)
- Each packet contains aluminum sulfate 49% and calcium acetate 51%
Inflammatory Skin Conditions
Indicated for use as wet dressing or soak to temporarily relieve skin irritation caused by poison ivy/oak/sumac, insect bites, athlete's foot, contact dermatitis
Wet dressing/compress: Apply to affected skin for 15-30 min; reapply as needed
Soak: Soak affected area for 15-30 min TID prn
Administration
Domeboro or Pedi-Boro: Dissolve 1-3 packets in 16 oz water
Gordon's Boro-Packs: Dissolve 1-2 packets in 16 oz water
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Frequency Not Defined
Burning/stinging (temporary)
Itching
Skin inflammation
Skin dryness
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Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
Discontinue if irritation or inflammatory condition persists; consult physician if symptoms persist >1 week
Do not use with occlusive dressing
External use only
Avoid contact with eyes
PreviousNext:Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Unknown
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.PreviousNext:Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Astringent
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