Indications
It is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm and to help loosen and shed the affected outer layer of skin.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
This medicine contains Benzoic Acid and Salicylic Acid in a ratio of 2:1 (6%:3%), a combination also known as Whitfield's ointment. It brings together the fungistatic action of benzoic acid with the keratolytic action of salicylic acid. Because benzoic acid is only fungistatic, the infection is eradicated only once the infected stratum corneum has been shed, so continuous use for several weeks to months is needed. Salicylic acid speeds up this shedding process.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Salicylic acid has been shown to cause birth defects in animal studies. This hasn't been confirmed in humans, but as a precaution, the medicine is not recommended during pregnancy. It also passes into breast milk, so breastfeeding mothers should avoid using it.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.