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