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Astringent

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 10, 2021.

Dosage form: powder, for solution
Ingredients: Calcium acetate monohydrate 952mg in 2299mg, Aluminum sulfate tetradecahydrate 1347mg in 2299mg
Labeler: TAGI Pharma Inc.
NDC Code: 51224-162

Astringent Solution

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each packet)Purpose
When combined together in water, these ingredients form the active ingredient aluminum acetate. See Directions.
Aluminum sulfate tetradecahydrate, 1347 mgAstringent
Calcium acetate monohydrate, 952 mgAstringent*

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

Warnings

For external use only

When using this product

  • avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
  • do not cover compress or wet dressing with plastic to prevent evaporation
  • in some skin conditions, soaking too long may overdry

Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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% (3 packets) 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

Other information

protect from excessive heat

Inactive ingredients

dextrin

Questions or comments?

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Manufactured by:
Epic Pharma, LLC
Laurelton, NY 11413

Distributed by:
TAGI Pharma
South Beloit, IL 61080

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2299 mg Packet Carton

NDC 51224-162-12

ALUMINUM SULFATE TETRADECAHYDRATE / CALCIUM ACETATE MONOHYDRATE
ASTRINGENT SOLUTION

Soothing, Effective Relief of Minor Skin Irritations due to:

Poison Ivy
Athlete's Foot
Insect Bites
Rashes

Compares to the
Active Ingredients
in Domeboro®

tagiPHARMA

12 POWDER PACKETS

ASTRINGENT 
calcium acetate monohydrate and aluminum sulfate tetradecahydrate powder, for solution
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51224-162
Route of AdministrationTOPICALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Calcium acetate monohydrate (Calcium Cation) Calcium acetate monohydrate952 mg  in 2299 mg
Aluminum sulfate tetradecahydrate (Aluminum Cation) Aluminum sulfate tetradecahydrate1347 mg  in 2299 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
icodextrin 
Product Characteristics
ColorWHITEScore    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:51224-162-2412 BOX in 1 CARTON
1NDC:51224-162-1212 PACKET in 1 BOX
1NDC:51224-162-992299 mg in 1 PACKET
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart34706/01/2012
Labeler - TAGI Pharma Inc. (963322560)

Document Id: a9a01a44-7d5c-483a-b333-1ca1ff0ab8ef
Set id: 45c351e9-5046-496e-9812-5b8b9abcd4ad
Version: 3
Effective Time: 20181120
 
TAGI Pharma Inc.

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