Aluminum Sulfate Tetradecahydrate
Active ingredient
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Topical
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 2
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 5
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Aluminum Sulfate Tetrahydrate is a chemical compound used in topical preparations [1]. It is approved to temporarily relieve minor skin irritations caused by poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, insect bites, athlete's foot, and rashes resulting from contact with soaps, detergents, cosmetics, or jewelry [1].
This ingredient is available under various brand names. In the past 12 months, there have been 5 adverse event reports associated with Aluminum Sulfate Tetrahydrate [2]. The most frequently reported adverse events include oropharyngeal pain, pain, abdominal distension, anemia, and asthenia [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 2 | January 26, 2026 |
USUnited States· FDA
2 products
Uses
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
How to take
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 065c895c-7d86-f1… · revised July 7, 2025 [PDF]
- [2]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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