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Aluminum Sulfate and Calcium Acetate
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Pharmacological Index
Use
Usual Dosage
Administration
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(a LOO mi num SUL fate & KAL see um AS e tate)

U.S. Brand Names
Bluboro®[OTC]; Boropak®[OTC]; Domeboro® Topical [OTC]; Pedi-Boro®[OTC]

Generic Available

Yes


Pharmacological Index

Topical Skin Product


Use

Astringent wet dressing for relief of inflammatory conditions of the skin and to reduce weeping that may occur in dermatitis


Usual Dosage

Topical: Soak affected area in the solution 2-4 times/day for 15-30 minutes or apply wet dressing soaked in the solution 2-4 times/day for 30-minute treatment periods; rewet dressing with solution every few minutes to keep it moist


Administration

For external use only; do not occlude dressing to prevent evaporation


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Dosage Forms

Powder, to make topical solution: 1 packet/pint of water [1:40 solution]

Tablet, effervescent: 1 tablet/pint [1:40 dilution]


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