Salicylic Acid

U.S. Brand Names

Akurza; Compound W® One Step Wart Remover [OTC]; Compound W® [OTC]; DHS™ Sal [OTC]; Dr. Scholl's® Callus Remover [OTC]; Dr. Scholl's® Clear Away [OTC]; DuoFilm® [OTC]; Freezone® [OTC]; Fung-O® [OTC]; Gordofilm® [OTC]; Hydrisalic™ [OTC]; Ionil® Plus [OTC]; Ionil® [OTC]; Keralyt® [OTC]; LupiCare™ Dandruff [OTC]; LupiCare™ II Psoriasis [OTC]; LupiCare™ Psoriasis [OTC]; Mediplast® [OTC]; MG217 Sal-Acid® [OTC]; Mosco® Corn and Callus Remover [OTC]; NeoCeuticals™ Acne Spot Treatment [OTC]; Neutrogena® Acne Wash [OTC]; Neutrogena® Body Clear™ [OTC]; Neutrogena® Clear Pore Shine Control [OTC]; Neutrogena® Clear Pore [OTC]; Neutrogena® Healthy Scalp [OTC]; Neutrogena® Maximum Strength T/Sal® [OTC]; Neutrogena® On The Spot® Acne Patch [OTC]; Occlusal®-HP [OTC]; Oxy Balance® Deep Pore [OTC]; Oxy Balance® [OTC]; Palmer's® Skin Success Acne Cleanser [OTC]; Pedisilk® [OTC]; Propa pH [OTC]; Sal-Acid® [OTC]; Sal-Plant® [OTC]; Salactic® [OTC]; SalAc® [OTC]; Salex™; Salitop™; Stri-dex® Body Focus [OTC]; Stri-dex® Facewipes To Go™ [OTC]; Stri-dex® Maximum Strength [OTC]; Stri-dex® [OTC]; Tinamed® [OTC]; Tiseb® [OTC]; Trans-Ver-Sal® [OTC]; Wart-Off® Maximum Strength [OTC]; Zapzyt® Acne Wash [OTC]; Zapzyt® Pore Treatment [OTC]

Canadian Brand Names

Duofilm®; Duoforte® 27; Occlusal™-HP; Sebcur®; Soluver®; Soluver® Plus; Trans-Plantar®; Trans-Ver-Sal®

Dosage Forms

• This medicine is available as a cream, gel, lotion, ointment, pads, plaster, shampoo, soap and as a solution.

Pharmacologic Category

Acne Products; Keratolytic Agent; Topical Skin Product, Acne

Is it safe for my child to take this medicine?

• Not if your child has an allergy to salicylic acid or any other part of this medicine.

• Be sure to let healthcare provider know if your child has any allergies or reactions to medicine, food preservatives, or dyes. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected your child. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

Why does my child need this medicine?

• This medicine is used to treat acne.

• This medicine is used to treat dandruff.

• This medicine is used to remove calluses, corns and warts.

• This medicine is used to control psoriasis.

• This medicine is used to control seborrheic dermatitis.

How does this medicine work?

• This medicine works at lower concentrations to soften and shed unwanted skin.

• This medicine works at higher concentrations to destroy concentrated areas of skin.

How is this medicine given?

• Do not give by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of your child's mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).

• Wash hands before and after use.

Acne:

Creme, cloth, foam or liquid cleanser:

• Use to cleanse affected skin once or twice daily or as directed.

Cream, foam or liquid cleanser:

• Apply a thin layer to the affected area and rub in gently.

Cloth:

• Wet with water before use.

• Work into a lather and rinse.

Shower/bath gels or soap:

• Use to cleanse daily in the shower or bath.

• Work into a lather and rinse.

Gel, pad or patch:

• Wash affected area and pat dry.

Gel:

• Apply a thin layer to the affected area and rub in gently.

• Apply once or twice daily or as directed by healthcare provider.

Over-the-counter:

• May apply up to 4 times daily.

• If peeling occurs decrease the number of applications.

Pad:

• Use pad to apply a thin layer of salicylic acid to affected area.

• Apply 1-4 times daily or as directed by healthcare provider.

• Do not leave pad on skin.

Patch:

• Allow skin to dry for 5 minutes.

• Apply patch directly to affected skin before bedtime.

• Remove patch in the morning.

Callus, corns or warts:

• Wash affected area and pat dry.

• May soak affected area for 5 minutes.

Gel 6%/Transdermal patch:

Transdermal patch:

• Remove old patch first.

• Patch should be trimmed to cover the affected area.

Gel 6%/transdermal patch (15%):

• Apply to affected area once daily.

• Apply at bedtime.

Gel 6%:

• Rinse off in the morning.

Transdermal patch (40%):

• Apply to affected area once every other day.

Wart:

Gel/liquid 17%:

• Apply to each wart and allow to dry.

• May repeat once or twice daily or as directed by healthcare provider.

Dandruff, psoriasis, or seborrheic dermatitis:

Cream or shampoo:

• Some products may be left in place overnight.

Cream:

• Apply to clean, dry skin.

• Apply 3-4 times daily or as directed by healthcare provider.

Shampoo:

• Wet hair prior to shampoo.

• Work into hair or affected area gently.

• Leave on hair for several minutes.

• Rinse completely.

• Apply 2-3 times per week or as directed by healthcare provider.

Ointment:

• Apply to clean dry skin.

• Do not use this medicine on your face or scalp.

• Apply to affected area up to 4 times per day or as directed by healthcare provider.

How long does this medicine take to work?

• It may take several days to weeks to see the full effect.

What do I do if my child misses a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)

• Give a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your child's regular schedule.

• Do not change dose or stop your child's medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.

What safety measures should I take while my child is using this medicine?

• Check your child's medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• If your child has diabetes, talk with healthcare provider.

• If your child has kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If your child has liver disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If your child has poor circulation, talk with healthcare provider.

• If your child has chickenpox or the flu, talk with healthcare provider.

Transdermal patch:

• If your child is having an MRI, talk with healthcare provider. It will need to be removed.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Skin irritation.

• Rash.

• Dizziness.

• Headache.

• Peeling.

What should I monitor?

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• For the occurrence of side effects.

When should I call my child's healthcare provider?

• If any of this information causes you to be concerned, any of the common side effects occur, or if your child's symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine.

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• If your child shows signs of a life-threatening reaction, call healthcare provider immediately. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or if your child exhibits any other unusual behavior.

• If your child has significant changes in thinking clearly and logically.

• If your child develops shortness of breath.

• If your child has a severe headache.

• If your child has severe belly pain.

• If your child has severe nausea or vomiting.

• If your child has ringing in ears.

• If your child develops severe dizziness.

• If your child has severe skin irritation.

• If your child develops a rash.

• No improvement in condition or if you believe your child's condition is worse.

How should I store and/or dispose of this medicine?

• Store at room temperature.

• Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.

General statements

• If your child has a life-threatening allergy, he/she should wear allergy identification at all times.

• This medicine is available by prescription only. If there are refills, contact your pharmacy. If no refills remain, you may need to contact your child's healthcare provider.

• This medicine should be thrown out when your child no longer needs it or if the medicine becomes outdated.

• Do not share your child's medicine with others and do not give anyone else's medicine to your child.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Many medications interact with other medications. Keep a list of all your child's medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to your child's healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

• Talk with your child's healthcare provider before giving him/her any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

• Medicine can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Follow directions given by healthcare provider.

Created: 2006-10-16 12:50:49.0

Modified: 2008-03-31 08:03:16.0

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