Saliben Ointment

Benzoic Acid 6% + Salicylic Acid 3%
60mg + 30mg/gm
Amico Laboratories Ltd.
Pack size
Unite Price 25.00 BDT

Indications

Saliben Ointment is used for: Fungal infections, athlete's foot, barber's itch.

Adult Dose

Adult: Apply locally on the affected area 2-3 times/day.

Child Dose

Child: Apply locally on the affected area 2-3 times/day.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity.

Precautions

Not for prolonged use in high concentrations and on large areas of the body. Avoid broken skin, mouth, eyes, mucous membranes and anogenital region.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

It is not known if this interacts with other topical medications applied to the treatment area. The use of this drug with other topical drugs has not been studied.

Side Effects

Side effects of Benzoic Acid 6% + Salicylic Acid 3% : Irritation, sensitivity, excessive drying; systemic effects on prolonged use.

Mode of Action

Benzoic acid: Elicits weak antifungal and antibacterial properties; also helps acidify urine . Salicylic acid has a potent keratolytic action and a slight antiseptic action when applied topically. It softens and destroys the stratum corneum by increasing endogenous hydration which causes the horny layer of the skin to swell, soften, and then desquamate. At high concentrations, salicylic acid has a caustic effect. It also possesses weak antifungal and antibacterial activity.

Note

Saliben 60mg + 30mg/gm Ointment generic name is Benzoic Acid 6% + Salicylic Acid 3%. Saliben 60mg + 30mg/gm Ointment is manufactured by Amico Laboratories Ltd.Saliben is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Saliben Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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