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, hyperpnea, diarrhea, and psychic disturbances. In the event of salicylic acid toxicity, the use of SA 6% should be discontinued. Fluids should be administered to promote urinary excretion. Treatment with sodium bicarbonate (oral or intravenous) should be instituted as appropriate.
Patients should be cautioned against the use of oral aspirin and other salicylate containing medications, such as sports injury creams, to avoid additional excessive exposure to salicylic acid.
Where needed, aspirin should be replaced by an alternative non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent that is not salicylate based.
Patients should be advised not to apply occlusive dressings, clothing or other occlusive topical products such as petrolatum-based ointments to prevent excessive systemic exposure to salicylic acid. Excessive application of the product other than what is needed to cover the affected area will not result in a more rapid therapeutic benefit.
Due to potential risk of developing Reye’s syndrome, salicylate products should not be used in children and teenagers with varicella or influenza, unless directed by physician.
There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.
For Dermatologic Use: SA 6% is a topical aid in the removal of excessive keratin in hyperkeratotic skin disorders including verrucae, and the various ichthyoses (vulgaris, sex-linked and lamellar), keratosis palmaris and plantaris keratosis pilaris, pityriasis rubra pilaris, and psoriasis (including body, scalp, palms and soles).
For Podiatric Use: SA 6% is a topical aid in the removal of excessive keratin on dorsal and plantar hyperkeratotic lesions. Topical preparations of 6% salicylic acid have been reported to be useful adjunctive therapy for verrucae plantares.
SA 6% Cream contains 6% salicylic acid USP incorporated into a specially formulated oil and water emulsion (0IW)™™ vehicle consisting of trolamine, purified water, methyl paraben, propyl paraben, phenoxyethanol, PEG 100 stearate, mineral oil, glyceryl stearate SE, dimethicone 350, ammonium lactate, disodium EDTA, glycerine, cetearyl alcohol (and) PEG-3, distearoylamidoethylmonium methosulfate (and) polysorbate 60, cetyl alcohol and cetearyl alcohol.
SA 6% Lotion contains 6% w/w salicylic acid USP incorporated into a specially formulated oil and water emulsion (0IW)™ vehicle consisting of trolamine, purified water, methyl paraben, propyl paraben, PEG 100 stearate, cetyl alcohol, mineral oil, glyceryl stearate SE, dimethicone 350, ammonium lactate, disodium EDTA, glycerine, cetearyl alcohol (and) PEG-3 distearoylamidoethylmonium methosulfate (and) polysorbate 60.
Salicylic acid is the 2-hydroxy derivative of benzoic acid having the following structure:
This (0IW)™ formulation has been shown to provide gradual and prolonged release of the active ingredient into the skin.
