Salicylic Acid

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Salicylic acid: instructions for use and reviews

1. Release form and composition
2. Pharmacological properties
3. Indications for use
4. Contraindications
5. Method of application and dosage
6. Side effects
7. Overdose
8. Special instructions
9. Drug interactions
10. Analogs
11. Terms and conditions of storage
12. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
13. Reviews
14. Price in pharmacies

Latin name: Salicylic acid

ATX code: D01AE12

Active ingredient: Salicylic acid (Salicylic acid)

Producer: Kirovskaya Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia), Yaroslavskaya Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia), Ecolab (Russia), Sintez (Russia), Tula Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia)

Description and photo update: 2018-25-10

Prices in pharmacies: from 6 rubles.

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Alcohol solution for external use Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid is an antiseptic drug.

Release form and composition

Salicylic acid dosage form:

alcohol solution for external use 1 or 2%: transparent, colorless liquid with the smell of alcohol (25, 40 or 80 ml of solution in a bottle, 1 bottle in a cardboard box);
ointment for external use 2, 5 or 10%: homogeneous, from white to light yellow (25 or 40 g in cans, 30 or 40 g in a tube, in a cardboard box 1 can or 1 tube, or 36 cans 40 g each, or 64 cans of 25 g in a cardboard box).

Composition of 100 g solution 1/2%:

active substance: salicylic acid - 1/2 g;
auxiliary component: ethyl alcohol 70%.

Composition of 100 g ointment 2/5/10%:

active substance: salicylic acid - 2/5/10 g;
auxiliary component: petroleum jelly.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

The drug has a keratolytic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and local irritant effect. Promotes cleaning of wound surfaces, accelerates healing. Interferes with the breakdown of proteins into amino acids.

Pharmacokinetics

When using the drug under an occlusive dressing, the maximum plasma concentration is reached 5 hours after application. Salicylic acid is excreted mainly in the form of metabolic products.

Salicylic acid solution inhibits the secretion of the sebaceous and sweat glands.

Indications for use

According to the instructions, Salicylic acid in the form of an ointment and an alcohol solution is recommended for the treatment of acne, burns, wounds, psoriasis, oily seborrhea, chronic eczema, dyskeratosis, hyperkeratosis, ichthyosis, corns, pityriasis lichen.

Contraindications

renal failure;
age up to 18 years;
pregnancy and lactation (due to lack of data);
increased sensitivity to the components of the drug.

Instructions for the use of salicylic acid: method and dosage

Salicylic acid solution is applied externally, treating the affected surface 2-3 times a day. The maximum dose for adults is 20 ml of a 1% solution, or 10 ml of a 20% solution per day, for children - 2 ml of a 1% solution, or 1 ml of a 2% solution per day. The duration of the drug should not exceed 7 days.

For acne, Salicylic acid is usually prescribed as a 1% solution. If there are several rashes, the product should be applied pointwise to each of them. If there are many pimples, salicylic acid should be used to wipe the entire surface of the face with a cotton swab dipped in a solution.

The ointment is also applied externally, applying in a thin layer 1-2 times a day. When treating wounds and burns, the affected surface should be pretreated by cleaning it from necrotic tissue, opening the bubbles and rinsing with an antiseptic solution, then apply a sterile bandage with ointment or apply an ointment and cover with a sterile napkin. The dressing is changed once every 2-3 days, until the purulent-necrotic masses are completely cleared.

The duration of treatment is determined individually and depends on the severity of the lesion.

Side effects

When treating with the drug, reactions are possible due to individual intolerance to its components, as well as allergic reactions such as burning, itching, skin rash, hyperemia.

Overdose

Cases of overdose of salicylic acid have not been described.

special instructions

It is not recommended to apply Salicylic Acid on warts, including genitals and face, as well as on birthmarks.

In case of unintentional contact of the drug on the mucous membranes, flush the area with plenty of water.

It is possible to increase the absorption of salicylic acid with hyperemia, inflammation, or its use on weeping wounds.

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms

Not found.

Drug interactions

preparations for topical use: their absorption is enhanced by increasing the permeability of the skin;
methotrexate, oral hypoglycemic agents, sulfonylurea derivatives: their side effects may increase;
the combined use of a solution of salicylic acid with resorcinol (forms a melting mixture) and zinc oxide (insoluble zinc salicylate) is contraindicated.

Analogs

Salicylic acid analogs are Sulfur-salicylic ointment, Urgokor, Verrukatsid.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store in a dark place, away from light, at a temperature of 15 to 25 ° C (solution) and 12 to 25 ° C (ointment). Keep out of the reach of children.

The shelf life of the solution is 3 years, the ointment is 2 years.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Reviews of Salicylic acid

Reviews of Salicylic acid on the network are mostly positive. Patients report its effectiveness in combating skin problems. Affordable price is also among the pluses.

As disadvantages, it is indicated that the use of children is contraindicated, and that systematic use is required to achieve a lasting result.

Salicylic acid price in pharmacies

The approximate price for Salicylic acid is 13 rubles. for a bottle containing 40 ml of a 2% solution.

Salicylic acid: prices in online pharmacies

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Salicylic acid 1% solution for external use alcohol 40 ml 1 pc.

RUB 6

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Salicylic acid 1% solution for external use alcohol 40 ml 1 pc.

RUB 7

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