Drug Reference
Aluminum Sulfate
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Domeboro
Available as
8.42 MG/ML · Topical Solution7.44 MG/ML · Topical Solution
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
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
How to use / dosing
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.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- ANTI ITCH (HYDROCORTISONE) CREAM [HYVEE INC]
- DESONIDE CREAM [BRYANT RANCH PREPACK]
- DESONIDE CREAM [BRYANT RANCH PREPACK]
- DESONIDE CREAM [BRYANT RANCH PREPACK]
- KERASAL ATHLETES FOOT RAPID SYMPTOM RELIEF MEDICATED SOAK (ALUMINUM SULFATE TETRADECAHYDRATE AND CALCIUM ACETATE MONOHYDRATE) POWDER, FOR SOLUTION [ADVANTICE HEALTH, LLC.]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.