Composition:
Contain salicylic acid 3
gm, Benzoic acid 6 gm, in an ointment base.
Indications:
-Salicylic
acid is Keratolytic; and used in treatment of
hyperkeratosis and scaling skin such as dandruff,
dermatitis, psoriasis and acne.
-High
concentration of salicylic acid can be used in
conjunction with other agents such as benzoic acid for
treatment of taenia (fungicidal).
Contra-Indications:
Compounds containing
salicylates should not be used for long time and should
be used with care to patients with peripheral
circulation disorder and diabetics.
Packing:
Collapsible tube
containing 20 gm.
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