Generic Name
Salicylic AcidTherapeutic Class: Skin
Indications:
6% Salicylic Acid: These topical preparations treat the following common scaly conditions:
6% Salicylic Acid: These topical preparations treat the following common scaly conditions:
- Chronic atopic dermatitis
- Lichen simplex
- Psoriasis
- Seborrhoeic dermatitis
- Warts (small excessive growths of skin caused by a type of virus. Warts often occur on the fingers or on the back of the hands).
- Verruca (occurs only on the sole of the feet and can be painful. It often looks like a small white ring of skin with a black dot in the centre).
- Corns and Calluses (are hard, thick pads of skin caused by pressure and friction. They usually occur on the feet due to poorly fitting shoes and can occur on the hands).
- Mild to moderate acne
- Blackheads and whiteheads
- Redness & swelling of face
- Pimples
- To prevent future acne breakouts
Presentation:
Salicylic Acid 6%: Each gram cream contains Salicylic Acid BP 60 mg.
Salicylic Acid12%: Each gram cream contains Salicylic Acid BP 120 mg.
Description:
Salicylic Acid is available by prescription only as a topical aid in the removal of excessive keratin in hyperkeratotic skin disorders including verrucae and the various ichthyoses (vulgaris, sex-linked and lamellar), keratosis palmaris and plantaris, keratosis pilaris, pityriasis rubra pilaris and psoriasis (including body, scalp, palms, and soles).
Dosage & Administration:
Apply to the affected area once daily. Hydrate area for 5 minutes prior to application if possible. Occlude the area at night. Wash off in the morning. Salicylic Acid is used in children over 2 years.
6% & 12% Salicylic Acid: Apply to affected area once daily. Hydrate area for 5 minutes prior to application if possible. Occlude the area at night. Wash off in morning. Salicylic Acid is used in children over 2 years.
2% Salicylic Acid: Apply enough medicine to cover the affected area once daily in 1st week then 2 to 3 times daily from 2nd week and rub gently. After 3-5 minutes rinse face with cool water. Salicylic Acid is used in children over 2 years.
Side Effects:
An allergic reaction (shortness of breath, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, face or tongue or hives) or severe skin irritation.
Precautions:
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and other mucous membranes.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation:
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Category C.
Lactation: If used by nursing mothers, it should not be used on the chest area to avoid accidental contamination of the child.
Interaction:
Do not use other topical preparations on the treated area unless otherwise directed by your healthcare provider. They may interfere with treatment or increase skin irritation.
Overdose:
An overdose of Salicylic Acid topical is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect an overdose or if the medication has been ingested, call a poison control center or emergency room for advice.
Storage:
Store at a temperature below 25 °C.
2% Salicylic Acid: Apply enough medicine to cover the affected area once daily in 1st week then 2 to 3 times daily from 2nd week and rub gently. After 3-5 minutes rinse face with cool water. Salicylic Acid is used in children over 2 years.
Side Effects:
An allergic reaction (shortness of breath, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, face or tongue or hives) or severe skin irritation.
Precautions:
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and other mucous membranes.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation:
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Category C.
Lactation: If used by nursing mothers, it should not be used on the chest area to avoid accidental contamination of the child.
Interaction:
Do not use other topical preparations on the treated area unless otherwise directed by your healthcare provider. They may interfere with treatment or increase skin irritation.
Overdose:
An overdose of Salicylic Acid topical is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect an overdose or if the medication has been ingested, call a poison control center or emergency room for advice.
Storage:
Store at a temperature below 25 °C.