Salicare Cream

Acne, Hyperkeratotic and scaling skin conditions

Topical/Cutaneous Acne Adult: Apply thinly to affected area 1-3 times daily, reduce to once daily or every other day if dryness or peeling occur.

It should not be used in any patient known to be sensitive to Salicylic Acid.

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and other mucous membranes.

C Pregnancy category: C Lactation: Unknown

Increased risk of skin dryness and irritation w/ other topical acne preparations.

Stinging/burning of skin, Desquamation. An allergic reaction,or severe skin irritation.

Salicylic acid has a potent keratolytic action and a slight antiseptic action when applied topically. It softens and destroys the stratum corneum by increasing endogenous hydration which causes the horny layer of the skin to swell, soften, and then desquamate. At high concentrations, salicylic acid has a caustic effect. It also possesses weak antifungal and antibacterial activity.

Salicare 6 gm/100 gm Cream manufactured by Momotaz Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Salicylic Acid 0.5% Topical.