Aluminum Sulfate Tetradecahydrate, Calcium Acetate Monohydrate

Over-the-Counter

Brand names: Astringent Solution

Dosage Form

Topical

Route

TOPICAL

Manufacturer

First Nation Group

About This Medication

Topical product applied to the skin for localized treatment and symptom relief.

Active Ingredients

Ingredient	Strength
Aluminum Sulfate Tetradecahydrate	-
Calcium Acetate Monohydrate	-

Indications & Usage

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

Dosage & Administration

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

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 …

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Aluminum Sulfate Tetradecahydrate, Calcium Acetate Monohydrate is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.

References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Aluminum Sulfate Tetradecahydrate, Calcium Acetate Monohydrate drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Aluminum Sulfate Tetradecahydrate, Calcium Acetate Monohydrate label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 1250234 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Aluminum Sulfate Tetradecahydrate, Calcium Acetate Monohydrate (FDA National Drug Code)

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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS