Salicylic Acid has a potent keratolytic & a slight antiseptic action when applied topically to the skin.
Salicid 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).
Salicylic Acid has a potent keratolytic & a slight antiseptic action when applied topically to the skin. In low concentrations, the drug has keratoplastic activity (correction of abnormal keratinization) & in higher concentrations, the drug has keratolytic activity (causes peeling of skin).
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.
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.ContraindicationsIt should not be used in any patient known to be sensitive to Salicylic Acid or any other listed ingredients.Side EffectsAn allergic reaction (shortness of breath, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, face or tongue or hives) or severe skin irritation.
Pregnancy Category C. If used by nursing mothers, it should not be used on the chest area to avoid accidental contamination of the child.
Precautions & Warnings
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and other mucous membranes.
An overdose of Salicid topical is unlikely to occur. If the medication has been ingested or an overdose is suspected, the patient needs to be hospitalized immediately.
Topical salicylic preparation
Do not store above 30°C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.
