Salicylic ointment 10% 25 g

Description

Who Salicylic Ointment Is For

A topical dermatology product used when you need to soften and remove excessive thickening of the skin (hyperkeratosis), or to treat calluses and warts locally.

When to Choose Salicylic Ointment

The product is chosen depending on the concentration:

• 2% and 5% — topical treatment of large areas of hyperkeratosis (e.g., psoriasis).
• 10% — topical treatment of warts and calluses.

What Problem the Product Addresses

Salicylic acid acts locally and works “on the skin”:

• Keratoplastic effect at lower concentrations: helps normalize the condition of the keratinized layer.
• Keratolytic effect at higher concentrations: promotes exfoliation of thickened or rough skin.
• Mild antiseptic support: has a weak antiseptic effect.
• Reduction of excessive secretion: suppresses the secretion of sebaceous and sweat glands.

Conditions and Features of Use

• Apply to affected areas 2–3 times a day using a sterile pad, or apply a sterile dressing impregnated with the ointment.
• Before applying a dressing, prepare the area: cleanse it and, if necessary, rinse with an antiseptic solution.
• Do not apply to large areas of skin.
• Do not apply to mucous membranes and avoid contact with the eyes.
• With pronounced inflammation, the 2% ointment may be diluted with white petrolatum (as per instructions) and used less frequently.
• For warts and calluses, use the 10% ointment.
• Approximate course duration: 6–20 days (depends on the condition and response).

Compatibility and Comprehensive Care

• Do not mix with other topical products “in one layer”: combinations may form compounds with unpredictable effects.
• Do not combine topical salicylic acid with oral acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) or other NSAIDs without medical approval.
• Do not use together with benzoyl peroxide or topical retinoids.
• Salicylic acid may increase skin permeability for other topical medicines.
• If a person is taking methotrexate or antidiabetic medicines (sulfonylurea derivatives), this should be taken into account and reported to a doctor.

Why Choose Salicylic Ointment

• Controlled action on “rough” skin: different concentrations for different needs (2/5% — hyperkeratosis; 10% — calluses and warts).
• Simple application: 2–3 times a day; can be used under a dressing.
• A practical dermatological product for localized problems of excessive keratinization.
• Ukrainian manufacturer: PJSC “Viola Pharmaceutical Factory”.

Composition:

active substance: salicylic acid;

1 g of ointment contains salicylic acid 20 mg or 50 mg or 100 mg;

Excipient: soft white paraffin.

Medicinal form. Ointment.

Main physical and chemical properties: homogeneous ointment of white or light yellow color.

Pharmacotherapeutic group. Dermatological means. Preparations of salicylic acid.

ATC code D02AF.

Pharmacological properties.

Pharmacodynamics.

When applied topically, salicylic acid has a weak antiseptic, as well as an irritating, distracting effect. Suppresses the secretion of sebaceous and sweat glands. In low concentrations, it has a keratoplastic effect, and in high concentrations it has a keratolytic effect.

Antiseptic effect.

Inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi, which is important for cracks and microtraumas of the skin.

Pharmacokinetics.

Salicylic ointment is applied externally, it is practically not absorbed into the systemic bloodstream and does not have a resorptive effect.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications. Ointment 2% and 5%: topical treatment of large-area hyperkeratosis (e.g., psoriasis).

Ointment 10%: topical treatment of warts and corns.

Less traumatic than mechanical removal.

Allows you to “dissolve” a callus or wart gradually, without pain and without the risk of infection.

Contraindications. Hypersensitivity to salicylic acid.

Special precautions. Do not allow contact with eyes, do not apply to mucous membranes.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction. When used simultaneously with drugs for external use, new compounds can be created with an unpredictable effect, which requires consultation with a doctor.

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

Salicylic acid can increase the permeability of the skin to other topical medications and thus increase their absorption into the body. In addition, salicylic acid can increase the undesirable effect of methotrexate and the hypoglycemic effect of oral antidiabetic drugs of sulfonylurea derivatives.

If the patient is taking any other medicines, it is necessary to inform the doctor about it.

Special warnings and precautions for use.

Do not apply the drug to large areas of the skin.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

The safety and clinical effectiveness of the drug during pregnancy or breastfeeding have not been studied.

The ability to influence the speed of reaction when driving vehicles or other mechanisms.

The effect of the drug on the ability to drive vehicles and other mechanisms has not been described.

Posology and method of administration.

Before applying a bandage with salicylic ointment, free the wounds from necrotic masses, rinse with an antiseptic solution.

Apply the ointment to the affected areas 2-3 times a day with a sterile napkin or apply a sterile bandage soaked in ointment to the wounds.

In case of severe inflammation of 2%, dilute the ointment with petrolatum in a ratio of 1:2 – 1:4 times and apply 1-2 times a day; After eliminating the exfoliation, use other products.

For the treatment of warts and calluses, use 10% ointment.

The duration of the treatment course is from 6 to 20 days.

Children. The experience of use in children is not described.

Overdose. The ointment is intended for external use only. When taken internally, there is heartburn and pain in the esophagus and stomach, repeated vomiting, may be with blood impurities, sometimes – liquid stools with blood impurities. Patients are excited, in a state of euphoria. There is dizziness, tinnitus, hearing loss, visual disturbances. Breathing is loud, accelerated.

Treatment: gastric lavage through a probe, forced diuresis, the appointment of a large amount of alkaline fluid.

When using large doses of the drug, the keratolytic effect and allergic reactions may increase. In this case, the drug must be washed off with water, consult a doctor. The therapy is symptomatic.

Undesirable effects. Rare – local reactions in the form of itching, burning, skin rashes, dryness, peeling, irritation, contact dermatitis, urticaria.

With long-term use, absorption of the drug into the general circulation and the development of side effects characteristic of salicylates are possible: tinnitus, dizziness, pain in the epigastrium, nausea, vomiting, acidosis, rapid breathing.

In the event of the appearance of any undesirable phenomena, it is necessary to consult a doctor!

Expiration date. 3 years.

Storage conditions. Store in the original packaging at a temperature not higher than 25 °C; freezing is not allowed. Keep out of the reach of children.

Packaging. Containers of 25 g. 20 g or 25 g in tubes. 1 tube in a pack or without a pack.

Leave category. Without a prescription.

Producer. PrJSC Pharmaceutical factory “Viola”.

The location of the manufacturer and its address of the place of business.

69063, Ukraine, Zaporozhye, Akademika Amosova, 75.

The applicant PrJSC Pharmaceutical factory “Viola”.

Location of the applicant.

69063, Ukraine, Zaporozhye, Akademika Amosova, 75.