Aluminum Sulfate and Calcium Acetate

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

Dosage Forms

• This medicine is available as a powder and a tablet.

Pharmacologic Category

• Topical Skin Product

Is it safe for my child to take this medicine?

• Not if your child has an allergy to aluminum sulfate, calcium acetate or any other part of this medicine.
• Be sure to let healthcare provider know if your child has any allergies or reactions to medicine, food preservatives, or dyes. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected your child. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

Why does my child need this medicine?

• This medicine is used to treat skin irritation.

How does this medicine work?

• This medicine relieves skin inflammation.
• This medicine cools irritated skin.

How is this medicine given?

• Do not give by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of your child's mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
• Tablets or packets are dissolved in water at room temperature.
• Compress or wet dressing:
• Wash hands before and after use.
• Saturate a clean, white cloth (eg diaper, handkerchief, sheet) with the solution.
• Apply the cloth to the affected area.
• May cover with a dry towel.
• Repeat every 15-30 minutes or as required.
• Soaks:
• Soak affected area for 15-30 minutes.
• Repeat 3 times a day or as required.
• Rinse treated area with water and pat dry.
• Discard used solution after each use.
• Stop medicine when condition is gone.
• Restart medicine if signs and symptoms reappear.

How long does this medicine take to work?

• Your child may start feeling better soon after starting this medicine.

What do I do if my child misses a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)

• Apply a missed dose as soon as possible.
• Many times this medicine is given on an as needed basis.

What safety measures should I take while my child is using this medicine?

• Do not cover compress or wet dressing with plastic.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Rash.
• Skin irritation.
• Increased inflammation.

What should I monitor?

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• For the occurrence of side effects.

When should I call my child's healthcare provider?

• If any of this information causes you to be concerned, any of the common side effects occur, or if your child's symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine.
• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.
• If your child shows signs of a life-threatening reaction, call healthcare provider or emergency department immediately. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or if your child exhibits any other unusual behavior.
• If your child has severe skin irritation.
• If your child develops a rash.
• No improvement in condition or if you believe your child's condition is worse.

How should I store and/or dispose of this medicine?

• Store at room temperature.
• Used solution should not be reused.
• Domeboro brand:
• Unused solution may be stored in a closed container for up to 7 days.

General statements

• If your child has a life-threatening allergy, he/she should wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your child's medicine with others and do not give anyone else's medicine to your child.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with your child's healthcare provider before giving him/her any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
• Medicine can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Follow directions given by healthcare provider.

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