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Aluminum Sulfate

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Indications

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  • Uses Temporarily relieves minor skin irritations due to: Poison ivy Poison oak Poison sumac Insect bites Athlete's foot Rashes caused by soaps, detergents, cosmetics, or jewelryICD-10: B35.3

Dosage & administration

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Directions Dissolve 1 to 3 packets in a pint (16 oz) of cool or warm water. Stir until fully dissolved; do not strain or filter. The resulting mixture contains 0.16% (1 packet), 0.32% (2 packets), or 0.48% (3packets) aluminum acetate and is ready for use. For use as a soak: Soak affected area for 15 to 30 minutes as needed, or as directed by a doctor. Repeat 3 times a day or as directed by a doctor. Discard solution after each use. For use as a compress or wet dressing: Soak a clean, soft cloth in the solution. Apply cloth loosely to affected area for 15 to 30 minutes. Repeat as needed or as directed by a doctor. Discard solution after each use.

Warnings & precautions

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FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
66 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Asthenia57.6%
  2. 2Fall57.6%
  3. 3Renal Failure57.6%
  4. 4Anaemia46.1%
  5. 5Constipation46.1%
  6. 6Cough46.1%
  7. 7Dizziness46.1%
  8. 8Dry Skin46.1%
  9. 9Fatigue46.1%
  10. 10Oropharyngeal Pain46.1%
  11. 11Pain46.1%
  12. 12Rash46.1%
  13. 13Sinusitis46.1%
  14. 14Abdominal Distension34.5%
  15. 15Atrial Fibrillation34.5%

Literature

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Recent PubMed references pinned to Aluminum Sulfate as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Clinical trials

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The 10 most recently updated of 190 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Aluminum Sulfate as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

What is Aluminum Sulfate used for?
According to FDA labeling, Aluminum Sulfate carries indications including: Uses Temporarily relieves minor skin irritations due to: Poison ivy Poison oak Poison sumac Insect bites Athlete's foot Rashes caused by soaps, detergents, cosmetics, or jewelry. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
What are the brand names for Aluminum Sulfate?
Aluminum Sulfate is marketed under brand names including Domeboro.
Note. Data for aluminum-sulfate is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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