Salicylic acid 2% ointment

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Salicylic acid; Wool alcohols ointment

Available from:

Thornton & Ross Ltd

ATC code:

D01AE12

INN (International Name):

Salicylic acid; Wool alcohols ointment

Dosage:

20mg/1gram ; 980mg/1gram

Pharmaceutical form:

Ointment

Administration route:

Cutaneous

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: ; GTIN: 5011309193718

Patient Information leaflet

SALICYLIC ACID OINTMENT

Summary of Product characteristics

OBJECT 1
SALICYLIC ACID OINTMENT BP
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 27-Feb-2018 | Thornton &
Ross Ltd
1. Name of the medicinal product
Salicylic Acid Ointment BP
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Salicylic acid BP 2.0% w/w
3. Pharmaceutical form
Ointment.
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
For the treatment of hyperkeratotic and scaling conditions such as
psoriasis.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Topical.
Recommended dose and dosage schedule
Adults, children and the elderly: apply twice daily to the affected
area.
4.3 Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients displaying salicylate hypersensitivity, or
sensitivity to any other ingredient in
the preparation.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
For external use only.
Avoid contact with broken or inflamed skin.
Salicylate toxicity may occur if applied to large areas of skin or to
the skin of neonates.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of
interaction
There are no known interactions when used as indicated. However,
topical salicylic acid may increase the
absorption of other topically applied medicines. Concomitant use of
Salicylic Acid Ointment BP and
other topical medicines on the same area of skin should therefore be
avoided.
4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
Whilst there are no known contra-indications to the use of Salicylic
Acid Ointment BP during pregnancy
and lactation, the safety has not been established. Salicylic Acid
Ointment BP should therefore be used
with caution or following professional advice.
4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None likely.
4.8 Undesirable effects
Possible sensitivity reactions, drying and irritation.
REPORTING OF SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the
medicinal product is important. It allows
continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal
product. Healthcare professionals are
asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card
Scheme at:
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