Beclomethasone + Salicyclic Acid Topical

Indications

Beclomethasone + Salicyclic Acid Topical is used for: Inflammatory skin conditions; Hyperkeratotic and scaling skin conditions; Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Inflammatory skin conditions; Hyperkeratotic and scaling skin conditions; Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses Apply to the affected area 1-2 times daily for 2 wk.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Viral skin infections (e.g. vaccinia, varicella and herpes simplex), TB, acne, rosacea, napkin eruptions, fungal or bacterial skin infections w/o suitable concomitant anti-infective therapy, perioral dermatitis, ulcerative conditions, perianal and genital pruritus.

Precautions

Absorption of corticosteroid through the skin is increased when used w/ occlusive dressings. Avoid long term continuous therapy. Childn. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling Avoid contact w/ the eyes and mucous membranes.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Side Effects

Side effects of Beclomethasone + Salicyclic Acid Topical : Irritation, burning, itching, dryness, folliculitis, maceration of skin, skin atrophy, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, secondary infection, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, striae and miliaria.

Mode of Action

Beclometasone controls the rate of protein synthesis, depresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes, fibroblasts, reverses capillary permeability and lysosomal stabilisation at the cellular level to prevent or control inflammation. Salicylic acid has keratolytic action. It softens keratin, loosens cornified epithelium and desquamates the epidermis. It aids in the penetration of beclomethasone.