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    Acnecare: Salicylic Acid 0.5% (W/W) Gel

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    Acnecare is a 0.5% salicylic acid gel used to treat acne, psoriasis, warts, and other skin conditions. Salicylic acid works by desquamating the stratum corneum and has a peak serum concentration within 5 hours of topical application. Common side effects include mild dryness and irritation. The gel is for external use on affected areas 1-3 times daily and should be avoided near eyes, mouth, or broken skin. Salicylic acid may interact with several oral medications and its safety during pregnancy is unknown.

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    Acnecare is a 0.5% salicylic acid gel used to treat acne, psoriasis, warts, and other skin conditions. Salicylic acid works by desquamating the stratum corneum and has a peak serum concentration within 5 hours of topical application. Common side effects include mild dryness and irritation. The gel is for external use on affected areas 1-3 times daily and should be avoided near eyes, mouth, or broken skin. Salicylic acid may interact with several oral medications and its safety during pregnancy is unknown.

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    Acnecare is a 0.5% salicylic acid gel used to treat acne, psoriasis, warts, and other skin conditions. Salicylic acid works by desquamating the stratum corneum and has a peak serum concentration within 5 hours of topical application. Common side effects include mild dryness and irritation. The gel is for external use on affected areas 1-3 times daily and should be avoided near eyes, mouth, or broken skin. Salicylic acid may interact with several oral medications and its safety during pregnancy is unknown.

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    Acnecare

    Salicylic Acid 0.5% (w/w) Gel

    Presentation
    Acnecare: Salicylic Acid is a keratolytic agent, derivative of benzoic acid containing Salicylic
    Acid 0.5% w/w USP.
    Pharmacological Properties
    Salicylic Acid has been shown to produce desquamation of the horny layer of skin while not
    effecting qualitative or quantitative changes in the structure of the viable epidermis. Peak
    serum levels occurred within five hours of the topical application. The major metabolites are
    salicyluric acid, salicylate glucuronides and free Salicylic Acid. Almost 95% of a single dose of
    salicylate is excreted within 24 hours of its entrance into the extracellular space. 50-80% of
    salicylate is bound to albumin.
    Indications
    Acne, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Hyperkeratosis, Tinea Versicolor, Viral Warts etc.
    Dosage and Application
    For Acne
    Adults and children (>2 years) - Apply Salicylic Acid preparation 1–3 times daily. Initially, apply
    once daily and then gradually increase to 2 or 3 times daily if necessary. If dryness or peeling
    occurs, reduce application to once daily or every other day.
    For Psoriasis
    Adults and children (>2 years) - Use the gel one time a day.
    For Common Warts
    Adults and children (>2 years) - Use the gel one time a day.
    How to Use
    Cleanse and dry the affected area prior to topical application. Apply a thin layer of appropriate
    salicylic acid preparation to affected areas.
    Contraindications
    Salicylic Acid should not be used in any patient known to be sensitive to Salicylic Acid or any
    other ingredients. Salicylic Acid should not be used in children under 2 years of age.
    Precautions
    When using Salicylic Acid, do not use any of the following preparations on the same affected
    area as Salicylic Acid, unless otherwise directed by your doctor
    v Abrasive soaps or cleansers
    v Alcohol-containing preparations
    v Any other topical acne preparation or preparation containing a peeling agent
    (for example benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, sulfur or tretinoin
    v Cosmetics or soaps that dry the skin
    v Other topical medicine for the skin
    Salicylic Acid Gel is for external use only. Avoid getting Salicylic Acid Gel in the eyes, nose, or
    mouth, on in the genitals. If contact with your eyes occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes. Do
    not inhale the vapors of Salicylic Acid Gel.
    Side Effects
    Salicylic Acid does not have significant side effects. It is less irritating than benzoyl peroxide.
    The most common side effect of salicylic Acid is mild skin dryness. If it causes mild irritation,
    try to decrease the frequency of use. If irritation is severe or persists, even with infrequent
    application, discontinue the use. Other side effects are peeling, red, or scaling skin, rash,
    hives, itching, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue etc.
    Drug Interactions
    Salicylic Acid may interfere with Sulfonylureas, Methotrexate, Oral Anticoagulants,
    Corticosteroids, Heparin, Pyrazinamide and Uricosuric Agents etc.
    Use in Pregnancy and Lactation
    Salicylic Acid has been assigned to pregnancy category-C by the FDA. There are no
    adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Salicylic Acid should be used during
    pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. There are no data
    on the excretion of salicylic acid into human milk.
    Storage Conditions
    Store in a cool and dry place away from light. Keep out of reach of children.
    Commercial Pack
    Acnecare: Each tube contains 10 gm gel. Each gm of gel contains 0.005 gm of Salicylic Acid USP.

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