Dermeleve (aluminum acetate)
Astringents Topical Cream (Gram)
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Overview
Aluminum acetate is a topical astringent and antiseptic.
Aluminum acetate is produced when aluminum sulfate and calcium acetate are mixed in water. Aluminum acetate topical solution acts as an astringent by constricting blood vessels. The drug relieves inflammation and itching and cools and dries skin and wet or weeping skin lesions.
Generic name: aluminum acetate
Drug class: Astringents
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
Reference product & biosimilars
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Dermeleve:
- Skin Irritation
Dosing
For self-medication for dermatologic conditions in adults and pediatric patients, reconstituted or diluted aluminum acetate solutions containing 0.13-0.5% aluminum acetate generally are used.
Aluminum acetate solution should be applied topically to the affected area of the skin as a wet dressing or compress or used as a soak.
All commercially available topical aluminum acetate preparations are for external use only. Contact with the eyes should be avoided.
Aluminum acetate topical solution should be kept out of the reach of children; if ingested, a local poison control center should be contacted immediately.
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Drug interactions
Patients should consult with a clinician prior to using aluminum acetate topical solution concurrently with other topical or systemic medications.
There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to aluminum acetate or any ingredient in the formulation.
There are no contraindication contraindications for this drug.
There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
There are no moderate contraindications for this drug.
Adverse reactions
Common adverse effects reported following topical application of aluminum acetate to the skin include local skin irritation, inflammation, and dryness.
There are no severe adverse reactions for this drug.
There are no less severe adverse reactions for this drug.
Precautions
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Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients appear to be similar to those reported in adults.
Topical aluminum acetate preparations should be kept out of the reach of children.
Unknown.
It is not known whether topical aluminum acetate is distributed into milk.
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Skin irritation | ||
| L24 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis |
| L24.0 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents |
| L24.1 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to oils and greases |
| L24.2 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to solvents |
| L24.3 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to cosmetics |
| L24.4 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin |
| L24.5 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products |
| L24.6 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin |
| L24.7 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food |
| L24.8 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents |
| L24.81 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to metals |
| L24.89 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents |
| L24.9 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis, unspecified cause |
| L24.A | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids |
| L24.A0 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids, unspecified |
| L24.A1 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to saliva |
| L24.A2 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due to fecal, urinary or dual incontinence |
| L24.A9 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis due friction or contact with other specified body fluids |
| L24.B | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis related to stoma or fistula |
| L24.B0 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis related to unspecified stoma or fistula |
| L24.B1 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis related to digestive stoma or fistula |
| L24.B2 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis related to respiratory stoma or fistula |
| L24.B3 | ICD10CM | Irritant contact dermatitis related to fecal or urinary stoma or fistula |
| L25 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis |
| L25.0 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to cosmetics |
| L25.1 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin |
| L25.2 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to dyes |
| L25.3 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to other chemical products |
| L25.4 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin |
| L25.5 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food |
| L25.8 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis due to other agents |
| L25.9 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause |
| L30.9 | ICD10CM | Dermatitis, unspecified |
| R21 | ICD10CM | Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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