aluminum acetate solution (Domeboro Astringent Solution Powder Packets, Pedi-Boro Soak Paks, Gordon's Boro-Packs)
Classes: Astringents
Dosing and uses of Domeboro Powder and Tablets, Burow's Solution (aluminum acetate solution)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
Packet ingredients form the active ingredient aluminum acetate when combined with water
powder for solution (Domeboro)
- 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 (Pedi-Boro)
- 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 (Gordon's 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
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
Packet ingredients form the active ingredient aluminum acetate when combined with water
powder for solution (Domeboro)
- 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 (Pedi-Boro)
- 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 (Gordon's 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
Domeboro Powder and Tablets, Burow's Solution (aluminum acetate solution) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Burning/stinging (temporary)
Itching
Skin inflammation
Skin dryness
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
Discontinue if irritation or inflammatory condition persists; consult physician if symptoms persist >1 wk
Do not use w/ occlusive dressing
External use only
Avoid eyes
Pregnancy and 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.
Pharmacology of Domeboro Powder and Tablets, Burow's Solution (aluminum acetate solution)
Mechanism of action
Astringent
