Burow's solution
Burow's solution is an aqueous solution of aluminium triacetate. It is available in the U.S. as an over-the-counter drug for topical administration, with brand names including Domeboro (Moberg Pharma), Domeboro Otic (ear drops), Star-Otic, and Borofair.[1] The preparation has
History
The creator of Burow's solution was Karl August Burow (1809-1874), a military surgeon and anatomist. Burow was also the inventor of some plastic surgery and wound healing techniques which are still in wide use today.[3]
Use
Otitis
Burow's solution may be used to treat various forms of ear infections, known as otitis.[4][5] As a drug it is inexpensive and non-ototoxic. In cases of otomycosis it is less effective than clotrimazole but remains an effective treatment.[6]
Skin irritation
Most versions of Burow's solution can be used as a soak or compress. As an FDA approved astringent it is used for the relief of skin irritations due to
The solution is used by some to reduce inflammation and potential infection from conditions such as ingrown nails, in a warm water soak.[11]
See also
- Urushiol
- Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis
- Anti-itch drug
References
- ^ Drugs.com: Acetic acid/ aluminum acetate solution
- S2CID 29258555.
- ISBN 9781438127026.
- S2CID 7562816.
- S2CID 7562816.
- PMID 18279975.
- ^ "CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21". Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ "Domeboro". dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ^ "FDA". www.fda.gov/.
- ^ "About Domeboro® Astringent – Rash Treatment & Skin Irritation | Domeboro". Archived from the original on 2017-12-10. Retrieved 2015-01-08.
- ^ "Well". The New York Times.