Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | No interaction found |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Salicure 17% Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Salicure 17% Ointment is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | It should not be taken by patients who are allergic to salicylic acid or any of the ingredients of the acne cream, ointment, solution, gel, shampoo or medicated plaster. Do not apply salicylic acid to open wounds or irritated skin. Wash your hands with soap and water immediately after applying salicylic acid containing application. Do not apply on eyes, nose, genitals or rectum, and avoid touching these areas after applying medication to affected area and before washing your hands. Topical salicylic acid should not be used for genital warts, warts on the face, warts with hair growing from them, warts in the nose or mouth, moles, or birthmarks. Do not cover treated skin with a bandage or heating pad, which can increase the burning sensation. You should not cover the skin with clothing immediately after application. Do not apply this immediately after shaving or bathing. Avoid getting this medication on dentures or any other thing that comes in contact with sensitive parts of the body. Do not use salicylic acid on children or adolescents without the prescription of the doctor. Tell your doctor about any other medication you are taking, or if you have kidney problems or if you are pregnant or breast feeding or are diabetic or have blood circulation problems. The cream, ointment, solution, gel, shampoo, medicated plaster should be used for an indication only as instructed by doctor and not for any other indication. |
| Common Side Effect | Skin irritation. |
| How to Use | This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area. |
| Driving | Salicure 17% Ointment does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Salicure 17% Ointment is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Salicure 17% Ointment may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Salicure 17% Ointment is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Salicure 17% Ointment may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Salicylic acid belongs to a class of medication called keratolytics. It works on reducing swelling and redness and thus causing pimples to shrink. It also loosens and softens the dry, scaly skin thus causing it to peel off.. |
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