Burow's solution

Burow's solution is a pharmacological preparation made of aluminium acetate dissolved in water. It was invented in the mid-19th century by Karl August Burow, an ophthalmologist.

The preparation has astringent and antibacterial properties and is used to treat a number of skin conditions such as insect bites, rashes caused by poison ivy and poison sumac, swelling, allergies and bruises. Burow's solution is traditionally applied in cold compresses over the affected area. In otology, it is applied as ear drops of a 0.13% solution.^[1] Burow's solution is available over the counter as a generic preparation. Bayer also manufactures a modified form of the preparation under the commercial name Domeboro.

See also

• Urushiol
  • Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis
• Anti-itch drug

External links

• The efficacy of Burow's solution as an ear preparation for the treatment of chronic ear infections

References

1. ^ Thorp et al.; Kruger, J.; Oliver, S.; Nilssen, E. L. K.; Prescott, C. A. J. (1998). "The antibacterial activity of acetic acid and Burow's solution as topical otological preparations". J. Laryngology & Otology (Cambridge University Press) 112 (112): 925–928. doi:10.1017/S0022215100142100. http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=1055440&next=true&jid=JLO&volumeId=112&issueId=10. 

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