Sulphar + salicylic acid (10% & 3% ) Topical

Indications

Sulphar + salicylic acid (10% & 3% ) Topical is used for: Acne vulgaris, Dandruff, Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp

Adult Dose

Topical Adult Acne Apply to the affected skin, 2 or3 times a day. Dandruff or Dermatitis, seborrheic, of scalp Apply to the affected skin of the scalp, once a day at least two times a week to maintain control or as directed by physician.

Child Dose

Topical Child Acne Apply to the affected skin, 2 or3 times a day. Dandruff or Dermatitis, seborrheic, of scalp Child: Apply to the affected skin of the scalp, once a day at least two times a week to maintain control or as directed by physician.

Renal Dose

Administration

Apply to the affected skin of the scalp after wetting hair, lather, massage into affected scalp, leave on scalp for five minutes, rinse, and repeat.

Contra Indications

Sensitivity to salicylic acid and sulphar.

Precautions

Pregnancy/Reproduction, Breast-feeding, young children may be at increased risk of toxicity because of increased absorption of salicylic acid through the skin.Salicylic acid should not be applied to large areas of the body, for prolonged periods of time. Elderly patients are more likely to have age-related peripheral vascular disease and, therefore, may be more prone to acute inflammation or ulceration of the extremities. Avoiding contact with the eyes. Washing hands immediately after application to remove any medication. Avoiding concurrent use with topical mercury-containing preparations.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Sulphar + salicylic acid (10% & 3% ) Topical : Skin irritation. Redness and peeling of skin may occur after a few days.

Mechanism of Action

Keratolytic agent; breaks down keratin and promotes skin peeling. 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.