Saliderm Ointment

Benzoic Acid 6% + Salicylic Acid 3%
15mg
S.R. Drug Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Pack size 1
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Retail Price 65.00 NPR

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Indications

Saliderm Ointment 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.

Note

Saliderm 15mg Ointment manufactured by S.R. Drug Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.. Its generic name is Benzoic Acid 6% + Salicylic Acid 3%. Saliderm is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Saliderm Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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