Adult Dosing

Acne

Aveeno clear complexion

• Apply and rinse topical bar, cream, liquid, foam wash PRN
• Apply lotion qd-tid

Cutaneous and plantar warts

Durasal

• Apply 26% soln qd-bid x 4-6 wks
• Note: Soak the affected site in warm water for 5 mins and remove any loosened tissue. Dry thoroughly. Apply twice to wart surface, allowing first application to dry before the second

Compound W

• Gel/liquid
• Apply 17% liquid/gel qd-bid PRN for up to 12 wks
• Note: Soak the affected site in warm water for 5 mins and dry thoroughly. Apply sufficient amount to wart surface

• Topical patch
• Apply 40% patch q48 hrs for up to 12 wks
• Note: Soak the affected site in warm water for 5 mins and dry thoroughly

Dr. Scholl's Clear Away

• Liquid
• Apply 17% liquid qd-bid PRN for up to 12 wks
• Note: Soak the affected site in warm water for 5 mins and dry thoroughly. Apply sufficient amount to wart surface

• Topical patch/strip
• Apply 40% patch/strip q48 hrs for up to 12 wks
• Note: Soak the affected site in warm water for 5 mins and dry thoroughly

DuoFilm, Salactic

• Apply 17% liquid qd-bid PRN for up to 12 wks
• Note: Soak the affected site in warm water for 5 mins and dry thoroughly. Apply sufficient amount to wart surface

Sal-plant

• Apply 17% gel qd-bid PRN for up to 12 wks
• Note: Soak the affected site in warm water for 5 mins and dry thoroughly. Apply sufficient amount to wart surface

Seborrheic scalp dermatitis, scalp psoriasis, dandruff

Selsun Blue Naturals

• Apply 3% shampoo 2-7 times/wk
• Note: Apply, leave for 2-5 mins and then rinse off

T/Gel Therapeutic conditioner

• Apply 2% conditioner 2 times/wk, after applying shampoo
• Note: Apply, leave for several mins and then rinse off

T-Sal shampoo

• Apply 3% shampoo 3 times/wk
• Note: Apply, leave for several mins and then rinse off

Calluses

Dr. Scholl's Callus Removers

• Topical patch
• Apply 40% patch q48 hrs, Max: 14 days

Corn

Dr. Scholl's Corn Removers

• Topical patch
• Apply 40% patch q48 hrs, Max: 14 days

Corn and Calluses

Dr. Scholl's Corn/ Callus Remover

• Liquid
• Apply 17% liquid qd-bid; Max: 14 days

Pediatric Dosing

Cutaneous and plantar warts

Durasal

• Apply 26% soln qd-bid x 4-6 wks
• Note: Soak the affected site in warm water for 5 mins and remove any loosened tissue. Dry thoroughly. Apply twice to wart surface, allowing first application to dry before the second

Compound W [>2 yrs]

• Gel/liquid
• Apply 17% liquid/gel qd-bid PRN for up to 12 wks
• Note: Soak the affected site in warm water for 5 mins and dry thoroughly. Apply sufficient amount to wart surface

• Topical patch
• Apply 40% patch q48 hrs for up to 12 wks
• Note: Soak the affected site in warm water for 5 mins and dry thoroughly

Dr. Scholl's Clear Away

• Liquid
• Apply 17% liquid qd-bid PRN for up to 12 wks
• Note: Soak the affected site in warm water for 5 mins and dry thoroughly. Apply sufficient amount to wart surface

• Topical patch/strip
• Apply 40% patch/strip q48 hrs for up to 12 wks
• Note: Soak the affected site in warm water for 5 mins and dry thoroughly

DuoFilm, Salactic

• Apply 17% liquid qd-bid PRN for up to 12 wks
• Note: Soak the affected site in warm water for 5 mins and dry thoroughly. Apply sufficient amount to wart surface

Sal-plant

• Apply 17% gel qd-bid PRN for up to 12 wks
• Note: Soak the affected site in warm water for 5 mins and dry thoroughly. Apply sufficient amount to wart surface

Seborrheic scalp dermatitis, scalp psoriasis, dandruff

Selsun Blue Naturals

• Apply 3% shampoo 2-7 times/wk
• Note: Apply, leave for 2-5 mins and then rinse off

T/Gel Therapeutic conditioner

• Apply 2% conditioner 2 times/wk, after applying shampoo
• Note: Apply, leave for several mins and then rinse off

T-Sal shampoo

• Apply 3% shampoo 3 times/wk
• Note: Apply, leave for several mins and then rinse off

Calluses

Dr. Scholl's Callus Removers

• Topical patch
• Apply 40% patch q48 hrs, Max: 14 days

Corn

Dr. Scholl's Corn Removers

• Topical patch
• Apply 40% patch q48 hrs, Max: 14 days

Corn and Calluses

Dr. Scholl's Corn/ Callus Remover

• Liquid
• Apply 17% liquid qd-bid; Max: 14 days

• Seborrheic dermatitis of body and scalp
• Psoriasis of body and scalp
• Dandruff
• Scaling dermatoses
• Common and plantar warts
• Corn and Calluses
• Local hyperkeratosis
• Acne

• Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product
• Diabetic patients (in case of warts and corns)
• Poor blood circulation (in case of warts and corns)
• Anal or genital warts

• N/A

Renal Dose Adjustment

• Renal impairment: No dose adjustments

Hepatic Dose Adjustment

• Hepatic impairment: No dose adjustments

• It may cause mild irritation, stinging of the skin, use sparingly. Discontinue treatment if excessive irritation occurs
• Do not use on moles, birthmarks, unusual warts with hair growth, on facial warts, or in the anal or perineal region
• Salicylic acid is for external use only. Do not permit contact with eyes or mucous membranes, if accidentally comes in contact flush with water for 15 minutes
• High concentration of salicylic acid causes skin erosion
• Drug is flammable and should be kept away from fire or flame
• Do not apply the drug to skin that is broken, red, swollen, irritated, or infected
• Children and teenagers who have chicken pox/flu should not use topical salicylic acid unless advised by a doctor as they may develop Reye's syndrome

Pregnancy Category:C

Breastfeeding: safety unknown; minimal systemic absorption following topical administration. Avoid use for long periods of time and especially when treating large areas of skin

• DERM: Irritation, stinging, burning, pruritus, peeling, photosensitivity
• EENT: Tinnitus
• CNS: CNS toxicity
• METABOLIC: Metabolic acidosis, respiratory alkalosis

• Keratolytic agent; exact mechanism of action is unknown, however it acts by sloughing off the cells of the epidermis, preventing pores from clogging up, and allowing growth for new cell
• Metabolism: Unknown, minimal systemic absorption
• Excretion: Urine
• Half-life: 2-6 hrs; dose-dependent

US Trade Name(s)

• Durasal (Discontinued)
• Aveeno clear complexion
• Compound W
• Dr. Scholl's Clear Away
• DuoFlim
• Sal-Plant
• Salactic
• Selsun Blue Naturals
• T/Gel Therapeutic conditioner
• T/Sal shampoo
• Dr. Scholl's Callus Removers
• Dr. Scholl's Corn Removers
• Dr. Scholl's Corn/ Callus Remover

US Availability

Durasal

• SOLN: 26%

Aveeno clear complexion

• Topical BAR:0.5%
• CRE: 2%
• LOTN: 0.5%
• LIQ: 0.5%
• Foam wash: 0.5%

Compound W

• PATCH: 40%
• GEL: 17%
• LIQ: 17%

Dr. Scholl's Clear Away

• PATCH: 40%
• STRIP: 40%
• LIQ: 17%

DuoFlim

• LIQ: 17%

Sal-Plant

• GEL: 17%

Salactic

• LIQ: 17%

Selsun Blue Naturals

• SHAM: 3%

T/Gel Therapeutic conditioner

• LOTN: 2%

T/Sal shampoo

• SHAM: 3%

Dr. Scholl's Callus Removers

• OTC PATCH: 40%

Dr. Scholl's Corn Removers

• OTC PATCH: 40%

Dr. Scholl's Corn/ Callus Remover

• OTC LIQ: 17

Canadian Trade Name(s)

• N/A

Canadian Availability

• N/A

UK Trade Name(s)

• Acnisal
• Bazuka Extra Strength Gel
• Occlusal
• Boots Corn Removal Plasters
• Compound W
• Scholl Callous Removal Pads
• Scholl Complete Corn Treatment Kit
• Scholl Corn Removal Plasters (Fabric)
• Scholl Corn Removal Plasters (Washproof)
• Scholl Polymer Gel Corn Removal Pads
• Scholl Verruca Removal System
• Thwart 26%w/w cutaneous solution

UK Availability

Acnisal

• Cutaneous SOLN:2.0% w/w

BAZUKA EXTRA STRENGTH GEL

• GEL: 26.0% w/w

Boots Corn Removal Plasters

• PLASTER : 40.0% w/w

Compound W.

• LIQU: 17.0% w/w

Occlusal

• Cutaneous SOLN: 26% w/w

Scholl Callous Removal Pads

• Adhesive PLASTER :40% w/w

Scholl Complete Corn Treatment Kit

• Adhesive PLASTER :40% w/w

Scholl Corn Removal Plasters (Fabric).

• Adhesive PLASTER :40% w/w

Scholl Corn Removal Plasters (Washproof).

• Adhesive PLASTER :40% w/w

Scholl Polymer Gel Corn Removal Pads

• Adhesive PLASTER :40% w/w

Scholl Verruca Removal System

• PLASTER : 40.0% w/w

Thwart 26%w/w cutaneous solution

• Cutaneous SOLN: 26% w/w

Australian Trade Name(s)

• N/A

Australian Availability

salicylic acid (generic)

• OINT: 2 %
• OINT: 5 %

Dermatologic

Dermatologic Topical Agents

Keratolytic Agent

Pricing data from www.DrugStore.com in U.S.A.

• Salicylic Acid 6 % LOTN [Bottle] (PERRIGO PHARMACEUTICALS)
  414 % = $79.99
  1242 % = $214.98
• Salicylic Acid 6 % SHAM [Bottle] (PRUGEN)
  177 % = $50.99
  531 % = $125.96

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