Burow's Solution
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Burow's Solution is a colorless, transparent liquid with a slightly acidic reaction, weak vinegar smell, and sweetish-astringent taste. It is used as an astringent and antiseptic that does not irritate tissues for compresses, washing and dressing of infected wounds, and for gargles.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
BUROW'S SOLUTION, Liquor Burowii, Liquor Aluminii acetici (solution of aluminum acetate), a colorless, transparent liquid with an acidic reaction, weak vinegar smell, and sweetish-astringent taste. Specific gravity 1.044-1.048. To prepare B. s. (Formula VII) take: aluminum sulfate 50 parts, precipitated calcium carbonate 23 parts, diluted acetic acid (30%) 60 parts, water 165 parts. The solution should contain 7.3-8.3% basic aluminum acetate. Used as an astringent and antiseptic that does not irritate tissues, for compresses, washing and dressing of infected wounds, and for gargles. Dosage: 1-2 tablespoons per glass of water. Storage: in a cool place, in well-stoppered bottles.
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“Burow's Solution.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/burows-solution/