Benzoic Acid 6% + Salicylic Acid 3%
Indications
Benzoic Acid 6% + Salicylic Acid 3% is used for:
Fungal infections, athlete's foot, barber's itch.
Adult Dose
Adult: Apply locally on the affected area 2-3 times/day.
Child Dose
Child: Apply locally on the affected area 2-3 times/day.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity.
Precautions
Not for prolonged use in high concentrations and on large areas of the body. Avoid broken skin, mouth, eyes, mucous membranes and anogenital region.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
It is not known if this interacts with other topical medications applied to the treatment area. The use of this drug with other topical drugs has not been studied.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Benzoic Acid 6% + Salicylic Acid 3% :
Irritation, sensitivity, excessive drying; systemic effects on prolonged use.
Mechanism of Action
Benzoic acid: Elicits weak antifungal and antibacterial properties; also helps acidify urine .
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.