aluminum subacetate

aluminum subacetate
a basic aluminum acetate, used topically in solution as an astringent.

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  • aluminum subacetate topical solution — [USP] a solution containing aluminum sulfate, acetic acid, precipitated calcium carbonate, and water, used topically on the skin and mucous membranes as an astringent. It is also used as a topical antiseptic and as a wet dressing in various skin… …   Medical dictionary

  • aluminum sulfate — n a colorless salt Al2(SO4)3 that is a powerful astringent and is used as a local antiperspirant and in water purification * * * [USP] a powerful astringent, Al2(SO4)3·xH2O, used topically as a local antiperspirant; also used as a pharmaceutical… …   Medical dictionary

  • aluminum acetate topical solution — [USP] an astringent solution prepared from aluminum subacetate topical solution by the addition of glacial acetic acid and water; used as a gargle or mouthwash and applied to the skin as a wet dressing, diluted with 10 to 40 parts water. Called… …   Medical dictionary

  • aluminum — A white silvery metal of very light weight; atomic no. 13, atomic wt. 26.981539. Many salts and compounds are used in medicine and dentistry. [L. alumen, alum] a. acetate used as a disinfectant by embalmers; proposed as …   Medical dictionary

  • acetic acid — A product of the oxidation of ethanol and of the destructive distillation of wood; used locally as a counterirritant and occasionally internally, and also as a reagent; contained in vinegars. SYN: ethanoic acid. diluted a. contains 6% w/v of a..… …   Medical dictionary

  • Domeboro — Dome·boro (dōmґbor o) trademark for preparations of aluminum subacetate …   Medical dictionary

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