Salicylic ointment

Salicylic ointment is a pharmaceutical product of external use, the active substance of which is salicylic acid (Acidum salicylicum), an auxiliary component - purified petroleum jelly.

The active substance of the drug helps to get rid of various skin problems, for example, psoriasis and eczema. The drug has not only an anti-inflammatory effect, but also a keratolytic effect, improving the exfoliation of the skin, which has a positive effect on regeneration.

The drug has established itself as an anti-inflammatory and wound-healing product of high quality, which is sold at an affordable price.

Clinical and pharmacological group

The active ingredient is salicylic acid, which has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Terms of sale from pharmacies

You can buy without a doctor's prescription.

Price

How much does salicylic ointment in pharmacies cost? The average price is at the level of50 rubles.

Composition and form of release

Salicylic ointment has a homogeneous structure, moderate viscosity and white staining.

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The main active ingredient of the drug is salicylic acid, its content in 100 g of ointment is 2 g (2% ointment).
As an auxiliary substance, the ointment contains medical Vaseline.

Salicylic ointment is in dark glass jars in the amount of 25, 50 and 100 g. A cardboard pack contains 1 jar with an appropriate amount of ointment, as well as instructions for using the drug.

pharmachologic effect

The drug has a local anesthetic and anti-inflammatory effect, accelerates the process of regeneration and healing. Ointment softens, thereby helping to get rid of keratinized particles. Therapeutic action:

It removes skin itching
Coping with psoriasis even on the hairy areas
Destroys bacteria and pathogenic microorganisms on affected areas.

Ointment has keratolytic properties. It removes fatty plugs from the skin of the face, helping to effectively get rid of abscesses, acne and black spots. Salicylic ointment removes inflammation and redness. The drug is active in hyperhidrosis, it facilitates the process of treating eczema, psoriasis and burns.

Indications for use

What helps? Use of salicylic ointment is recommended not only when treating acne, the composition of the remedy allows you to get rid of:

eczema;
burns;
psoriasis;
warts;
calluses;
on the treads;
offshoot lichen;
oily seborrhea;
loss of hair;
excessive sweating of the feet;
infectious and inflammatory processes on the skin (for example, scratches, wounds);
ichthyosis (the appearance of dense scales on the skin, resembling fish scales);
dyskeratosis (dysplastic changes in the epidermis);
hyperkeratosis (areas, brown dense tissues, having the appearance of a protruding mole);
application of the ointment provides treatment for acne and acne.

Contraindications

Salicylic ointment is contraindicated in renal failure, with increased sensitivity of the skin and a tendency to allergies. Contraindication is the age of the breast, as well as malignant lesions on the skin.

Intended use for pregnancy and lactation

During pregnancy, salicylic ointment is used with great care - to handle small areas of the skin, and only according to medical prescriptions. The maximum single dose is 5 ml. During breastfeeding, you can not use a drug to treat nipple cracks, since some of the substance will enter the baby's body with the mother's milk, and this is unacceptable.

Dosage and route of administration

As indicated in the instructions for use Salicylic ointment is used externally.

Previously, the affected area should be cleaned of necrotic tissue, in the presence of blisters - to open them, thoroughly rinse with antiseptic solution.
Depending on the nature of the disease, the ointment can be applied directly to the skin of the affected area of the body, then cover with a sterile napkin, or soak it with a sterile napkin and apply to the wound area.
Recommended dosing: at the rate of 0.2 g per 1 cm2, change the dressing 1 time in 2-3 days.

Treatment is continued until the wound is completely cleared of purulent necrotic masses.

Side effect

The drug is well tolerated by most patients without adverse effects. In rare cases, the use of this drug may cause allergic reactions, in particular burning, redness, itching in the area of application and an increase in body temperature.

Overdose

Cases of drug overdose are not fixed, but nevertheless, in order to exclude possible risks, it is necessary to strictly observe the dose of the drug, the method of application.

special instructions

Do not apply ointment to hairy warts, birthmarks.

Do not let the ointment get on mucous surfaces, in case of accidental exposure, they must be rinsed with plenty of water.

It is necessary to take into account the possibility of increased absorption of salicylic acid when the drug is applied to the wet wound surface or in the treatment of pathologies with hyperemia and inflammation of the skin (including psoriatic erythroderma).

Interaction with other drugs

Salicylic acid helps increase skin permeability, this should be taken into account when concomitant therapy with other medicines for topical application, since their absorption can be significantly enhanced.

When used simultaneously with oral hypoglycemic agents (derivatives of sulfonylureas) and methotrexate, the risk of increasing their side effects increases.

Reviews

We offer you to familiarize yourself with the opinions of people who used salicylic ointment:

Oksana. I decided to remove the fungus with salicylic cream. Has achieved the desired, but the disease through time again manifested itself. After consulting with a specialist, I realized that I had to take pills. After a complex course of drugs, the fungus left. A tool is effective and cheap, but do not wait for a quick result, be patient.
Julia. Ointment should be applied to the wound. For example, my hands cracked with dryness, small cracks healed from a simple baby cream, and on the big finger a deep crack for a week did not heal, and from salicylic ointment was delayed for two days. A solution is comfortable to wipe the skin. I treated acne with a metrogil, it does not act instantly, so while the pimples still appeared, I dried them with a solution of salicylic acid. It turned out cheap and efficient.
Irina. I used to have serious skin problems, it was insanely greasy, like after oil. The dermatologist advised to use salicylic cream for the night. Given the low cost, did not believe in efficiency, but already after 5 days of use was the result. The course of treatment was 3 weeks, now to maintain the result I use every 3-4 days.

Analogues

The following preparations are considered to be the closest in composition and therapeutic effect:

Solcoseryl is a biologically active drug of animal origin. It has the ability to accelerate the regeneration of tissues, stimulates the healing of the skin when it is damaged.
Salicylic - zinc ointment is an affordable analogue of the drug used for problem skin. Has anti-inflammatory effect, copes well with skin defects.
Galmanin is an antiseptic drug for external use with pronounced drying and antifungal action.

Before buying an analogue, consult your doctor.

Shelf life and storage conditions

Salicylic ointment is released in the pharmacy without a doctor's prescription. Keep the drug at a temperature of 20 degrees, in a dark place inaccessible to children. It is forbidden to use the drug after the expiry date indicated on the carton, tube or plastic bottle.