Whitfield Ointment
Benzoic Acid 6% + Salicylic Acid 3%
60 mg + 30 mg/gm
Asiatic Laboratories Ltd.
| Pack size | 30gm x 1 's pack |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 13.00 BDT |
Indications
Whitfield 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
Whitfield 60 mg + 30 mg/gm Ointment generic name is Benzoic Acid 6% + Salicylic Acid 3%. Whitfield 60 mg + 30 mg/gm Ointment is manufactured by Asiatic Laboratories Ltd.Whitfield is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Whitfield Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.