Salicare Cream
Salicylic acid 2% Topical
12 gm/100 gm
Momotaz Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Unite Price | 52.00 BDT |
Indications
Salicare Cream is used for:
Acne, Hyperkeratotic and scaling skin conditions
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Acne
Adult: Apply thinly to affected area 1-3 times daily, reduce to once daily or every other day if dryness or peeling occur.
Hyperkeratotic and scaling skin conditions
Adult: Apply to affected area of the skin and/or scalp 3-4 times daily.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity. Use on moles, birthmarks and unusual warts w/ growing hair or warts on the face.
Precautions
Not for prolonged use in high concentrations and on large areas of the body. Impaired peripheral circulation or diabetes. Avoid broken skin, mouth, eyes, mucous membranes and anogenital region.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Unknown
Interactions
Increased risk of skin dryness and irritation w/ other topical acne preparations.
Side Effects
Side effects of Salicylic acid 2% Topical :
Irritation, sensitivity, excessive drying; systemic effects on prolonged use.
Mode of Action
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
Salicare 12 gm/100 gm Cream generic name is Salicylic acid 2% Topical. Salicare 12 gm/100 gm Cream is manufactured by Momotaz Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Salicare is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Salicare Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.