Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
SALICYLIC ACID
Scholl Consumer Products Limited
40.0 %w/w
Impregnated Dressing
1987-06-24
PART II SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Corn Removal Pads 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION For excipients, see 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Medicated plaster 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS For the treatment of corns. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Adults For the best results the feet should be washed and dried before use. One medicated disc should be placed on the corn, covered with a plaster. This should be repeated daily until the corn can be removed. Treatment should not continue for more than two weeks. No distinction is made between different categories of patient. Children Not recommended for children under 16 years of age, except following a doctor’s recommendation. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Not to be used by diabetics or those with severe circulatory disorders, except following a doctor’s permission and recommendation. Not to be used by those sensitive to salicylic acid or any of the other constituents of the product. Not to be used if the corn or surrounding skin is broken or inflamed. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Discontinue use and remove plaster if excessive discomfort is experienced. Do not apply to normal skin. For external use only. Ingredient % w/w Salicylic Acid 40.00 IRISH MEDICINES BOARD ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _Date Printed 20/02/2007_ _CRN 2034004_ _page number: 1_ 4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION Not relevant to cutaneous use. 4.6 PREGNANCY AND LACTATION Safety for use in pregnancy and during lactation has not been established. 4.7 EFFECTS ON ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHINES None stated. 4.8 UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS Local irritation or dermatitis may occur. Read the complete document