| Customization: | Available |
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| Application: | Topical |
| Usage Mode: | For external use |
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Generic name: benzoic acid and salicylic acid (topical) [ ben-ZOE-ic-AS-id-and-SAL-i-SIL-ik-AS-id ]
Benzoic acid helps prevent infection caused by bacteria. Salicylic acid helps the body shed rough or dead skin cells.
Benzoic acid and salicylic acid topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat skin irritation and inflammation caused by burns, insect bites, fungal infections, or eczema.
Benzoic acid and salicylic acid may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
You should not use benzoic acid and salicylic acid ointment if you are allergic to benzoic acid, salicylic acid, or polyethylene glycol.
It is not known whether benzoic acid and salicylic acid will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
It is not known whether benzoic acid and salicylic acid passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Benzoic acid and salicylic acid ointment is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
This medicine is usually applied 2 times per day. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not take by mouth. Benzoic acid and salicylic acid ointment is for use only on the skin. Do not use this medicine on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. If this medicine gets in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina, rinse with water.
Wash your hands before and after applying benzoic acid and salicylic acid ointment.
Gently rinse the affected skin with saline or water before treating it with this medicine. Pat the skin dry with a clean towel or cotton gauze.
Apply a generous amount of the medicine and spread it evenly to form a 1/8-inch thick layer over the treated area.
It is best to apply this medicine to your skin with a clean cotton swab. Throw the swab away after one use. You may also apply the medicine to a cotton gauze pad and then place the gauze over your skin.
Keep the treated skin area clean and expose it to air whenever possible.
Do not cover the treated skin area with an adhesive bandage unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not allow the tip of the medicine tube to touch any surfaces, including the skin you are treating.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, or if they get worse while using benzoic acid and salicylic acid ointment.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied benzoic acid and salicylic acid ointment. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products
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