Salicylic acid is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug SALICYLIC ACID. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Salicylic acid through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE For the removal of excess keratin in hyperkeratotic disorders, including scaling associated with psoriasis or thickened skin of palms and soles, corns and calluses.
Important Warnings
WARNINGS Contact with eyes, lips, broken or inflamed skin, and all mucous membranes should be avoided. Prolonged use over large areas, especially in children and those patients with significant renal or hepatic impairment could result in salicylism. Concomitant use of other drugs which may contribute to elevated serum salicylate levels should be avoided where the potential for toxicity is present. In children under 12 years of age and those patients with renal or hepatic impairment, the area to…
Adverse Reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS Excessive erythema and scaling conceivably could result from use on open skin lesions.
Drug Interactions
Drug Interactions. (The following interactions are from a published review 5 and include reports concerning both oral and topical salicylate administration. The relationship of these interactions to the use of Salicylic Acid 6% Gel is not known.) I. Due to the competition of salicylate with other drugs for binding to serum albumin the following drug interactions may occur: Drug Description of Interaction Tolbutamide; Sulfonylureas Hypoglycemia potentiated Methotrexate Decrease tubular reabsorpti…
Dosage & Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The preferable method of use is to apply Salicylic Acid 6% Gel thoroughly to the affected area and occlude the area at night. Preferably, the skin should be hydrated for at least five minutes prior to application. The medication is washed off in the morning and if excessive drying and/or irritation is observed a bland cream or lotion may be applied. Once clearing is apparent, the occasional use of Salicylic Acid 6% Gel will usually maintain the remission. In those areas…
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
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