Salicylic acid 1 %

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEDICAL USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT SALICYLIC ACID SALICYLICACID

Composition:

Active substance: salicylic acid;

100 ml of solution contains 1 g of salicylic acid;

Excipient: ethanol 70%.

Pharmaceutical form. Topical alcoholic solution.

Main physicochemical properties: clear colorless liquid with an alcoholic odor.

Pharmacotherapeutic group.

Dermatological agents.

ATC code D01AE12.

Pharmacological properties.

Pharmacodynamics. An antiseptic agent. Exerts antimicrobial, irritant, and counterirritant effects when applied locally.

Pharmacokinetics. Not studied.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Used for infectious skin lesions: common acne, pyoderma.

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Safety precautions.

Avoid contact of the drug with eyes; do not apply to mucous membranes.

Do not violate the instructions for use of the drug – this may harm your health.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction.

Topical use of salicylic acid should not be combined with oral administration of drugs containing acetylsalicylic acid and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Do not use together with benzoyl peroxide and topical retinoids.

Salicylic acid may increase skin permeability for other topical medicinal products, thereby enhancing their penetration into the body. In addition, salicylic acid may enhance the adverse effects of methotrexate and the hypoglycemic effect of oral antidiabetic drugs – sulfonylurea derivatives.

If you are taking any other medicinal products, be sure to inform your doctor.

Special precautions for use.

Do not apply the medicinal product to large areas of skin.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the use of this medicinal product is recommended only if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or infant.

Ability to affect reaction speed when driving or operating machinery.

No effect.

Method of administration and dosage.

Apply externally by swabbing or rubbing the affected areas of skin with a cotton swab soaked in the preparation, 2–3 times daily. The duration of treatment is determined by the physician depending on the course and severity of the disease.

Children.

Do not use in children under 12 years of age.

Overdose.

When large doses of the drug are applied, keratolytic effect and allergic reactions may be intensified. In this case, the preparation should be washed off with water and medical advice should be sought. Symptomatic therapy.

Side effects.

Possible skin reactions: dryness, peeling, irritation, contact dermatitis, allergic reactions (urticaria, itching), which may require discontinuation of the drug.

With prolonged use, absorption of the drug into the systemic circulation is possible, leading to side effects typical of salicylates: tinnitus, dizziness, epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, acidosis, rapid breathing.

If any adverse effects occur, consult a physician immediately!

Shelf life.

3 years.

The medicinal product must not be used after the expiry date stated on the packaging!

Storage conditions.

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C, protected from light and out of reach of children.

Packaging.

25 ml or 40 ml in bottles.

Supply category.

Over-the-counter (without prescription).

Manufacturer: LLC "Pharma Cherkasy".

Manufacturer's address and place of business.

14 A Leitenanta Mukana St., Cherkasy, Cherkasy region, 18028, Ukraine