Salicylic Acid 6% Foam is for external use only. It is not for ophthalmic, oral, anal or intravaginal use. Contact with eyes, lips, broken or inflamed skin, and all mucous membranes should be avoided. Salicylic Acid 6% Foam should not be used by persons who have a known hypersensitivity to salicylic acid or any of the other listed ingredients. Prolonged use over large areas, especially in children and those patients with significant renal or hepatic impairment could result in salicylism. Concomitant use of other drugs which may contribute to elevated serum salicylate levels should be avoided where the potential for toxicity is present. In children under 12 years of age and those patients with renal or hepatic impairment, the area to be treated should be limited and the patient monitored closely for signs of salicylate toxicity: nausea, vomiting, dizziness, loss of hearing, tinnitus, lethargy, hyperpnoea, diarrhea, psychic disturbances. In the event of salicylic acid toxicity, the use of Salicylic Acid 6% Foam should be discontinued. Fluids should be administered to promote urinary excretion. Treatment with sodium bicarbonate (oral or intravenous) should be instituted as appropriate. Condidering the potential of developing Reye’s syndrome, salicylate products should not be administered to children or teenagers with varicella or influenza, unless directed by a physician.
For Dermatologic Use: Salicylic Acid 6% Foam is a topical aid in the removal of excessive keratin in hyperkeratotic skin disorders, including verrucae and the various ichthyoses, keratosis palmaris and plantaris, keratosis pilaris, pityriasis rubra pilaris and psoriasis.
For Podiatric Use: Salicylic Acid 6% Foam is a topical aid in the removal of excessive keratin on dorsal and plantar hyperkeratotic lesions.
Salicylic Acid 6% Foam is applied topically and used in the removal of excessive keratin in hyperkeratotic skin disorders. Each gram of Salicylic Acid 6% Foam contains salicylic acid 6% as the active ingredient, and the following inactive ingredients: dimethicone, ethylparaben, glycerin, methylcellulose, methylparaben, phenoxyethanol, polyoxyl 40 stearate, polysorbate 20, polysorbate 80, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid and trolamine and in propellants butane and propane.
Unless otherwise directed by a prescribing physician, Salicylic Acid 6% Foam should be applied to the affected area twice a day. Salicylic Acid 6% Foam should be rubbed into the skin until it is completely absorbed.
Salicylic Acid 6% Foam should be shaken vigorously before each application and inverted to administer.
Unless otherwise directed by a prescribing physician, Salicylic Acid 6% Foam should be applied to the affected area twice a day. Salicylic Acid 6% Foam should be rubbed into the skin until it is completely absorbed.
Salicylic Acid 6% Foam should be shaken vigorously before each application and inverted to administer.