Interacting drugs- summary

Refer -Salicylates

Interacting drugs- summary

Refer -Salicylates

Salicylate intoxification and death(increased risk with large dose, young children, high dose,frequency, presence of occulsion either dressing or natural skin folds). Dermatitis, allergic response, irritation, inflammation. Systemic absorption causes nausea, thirst,sweating, fatigue, fever and confusion.

Hypersens, neonates, lactation, pregnancy. Special ptrecautions: None reported.

1. For external use only- Avoid contact with eyes, face, genitals, mucous membranes and normal skin surrounding warts.

2. Medication may cause reddening of or scaling of skin when used on open skin lesions.

3. Contact with clothing, fabrics, plastics, wood, metal or other materials may cause damage, avoid contact.

Pharmacology:

Salicylic acid produces desquamation of the horny layer of the skin, while not affecting the structure of the viable epidermis, by dissolving intercelluar cement substance.

Pharmacokinetics:

Peak serum levels occured within 5 hours of the topical application under occulsion.

Pregnancy No adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant wome. Use with caution.