Aluminum acetate

U.S. BRAND NAMES — Domeboro® [OTC]; Gordon Boro-Packs [OTC]; Pedi-Boro® [OTC]

PHARMACOLOGIC CATEGORY
Topical Skin Product

DOSING: ADULTS — Dermal inflammation, dermatitis: 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

DOSING: ELDERLY — Refer to adult dosing.

DOSAGE FORMS — Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.

Powder, for topical solution:
Domeboro®: Aluminum sulfate 1191 mg and calcium acetate 938 mg per packet (12s, 100s)
Gordon Boro-Packs: Aluminum sulfate 49% and calcium acetate 51% per packet (100s)
Pedi-Boro®: Aluminum sulfate 49% and calcium acetate 51% per packet (12s, 100s)

DOSAGE FORMS: CONCISE
Powder, for topical solution:
Domeboro® [OTC]: Aluminum sulfate 1191 mg and calcium acetate 938 mg per packet (12s, 100s)
Gordon Boro-Packs: Aluminum sulfate 49% and calcium acetate 51% per packet (100s)
Pedi-Boro® [OTC]: Aluminum sulfate 49% and calcium acetate 51% per packet (12s, 100s)

GENERIC EQUIVALENT AVAILABLE — No

ADMINISTRATION — For external use only. Do not occlude dressing to prevent evaporation.

USE — Astringent wet dressing for relief of inflammatory conditions of the skin; reduce weeping that may occur in dermatitis

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

Aluminum acetate

U.S. BRAND NAMES — Domeboro® [OTC]; Gordon Boro-Packs [OTC]; Pedi-Boro® [OTC]
PHARMACOLOGIC CATEGORY Topical Skin Product
DOSING: ADULTS — Dermal inflammation, dermatitis: 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
DOSING: ELDERLY — Refer to adult dosing.
DOSAGE FORMS — Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Powder, for topical solution: Domeboro®: Aluminum sulfate 1191 mg and calcium acetate 938 mg per packet (12s, 100s) Gordon Boro-Packs: Aluminum sulfate 49% and calcium acetate 51% per packet (100s) Pedi-Boro®: Aluminum sulfate 49% and calcium acetate 51% per packet (12s, 100s)
DOSAGE FORMS: CONCISE Powder, for topical solution: Domeboro® [OTC]: Aluminum sulfate 1191 mg and calcium acetate 938 mg per packet (12s, 100s) Gordon Boro-Packs: Aluminum sulfate 49% and calcium acetate 51% per packet (100s) Pedi-Boro® [OTC]: Aluminum sulfate 49% and calcium acetate 51% per packet (12s, 100s)
GENERIC EQUIVALENT AVAILABLE — No
ADMINISTRATION — For external use only. Do not occlude dressing to prevent evaporation.
USE — Astringent wet dressing for relief of inflammatory conditions of the skin; reduce weeping that may occur in dermatitis
WARNINGS / PRECAUTIONS — For external use only; avoid contact with eyes. Not for OTC use >7 days.