What is Salicylix 6%?
Salicylix 6% is a prescription medicine that treats and removes dead skin cells, cleaning your oil skin & pores.
Salicylix ointment contains Salicylic acid and belongs to a class of medications known as Keratolytic agents.
Doctors prescribe Salicylix 6% ointment to treat skin conditions like acne, blemishes, and redness.
Salicylic acid effectively treats hyperkeratotic skin disorders like corns, psoriasis, warts, and calluses.
Salicylix 6% ointment helps your skin to remove dead cells from its top layer by increasing moisture. This further softens the top layer and reduces scaling & dryness.
How does Salicylix 6% work?
Salicylix 6% contains salicylic acid that increases the moisture in your skin and makes it easy to shed dead skin cells from your skin.
Salicylic acid helps to decrease the scaling and dryness of your skin. This medication has anti-inflammatory and calming effects, which relieve skin problems quickly.
How to use Salicylix 6%?
Salicylix 6% is for external use only. Make sure to use this ointment as the doctor recommends.
Salicylix is a prescription medication and should be used only after a valid prescription from the doctor.
Wash your hands properly before and after the use of Salicylix. Apply a small amount of the ointment to test the allergic reaction; if it feels safe, you can continue its usage.
Apply a thin layer and massage over your affected skin area. Avoid applying this medication around the eyes, including eyelids.
Your doctor will determine the correct dose and duration of treatment with Salicylix ointment, depending on your skin condition.
Do not use Salicylic acid longer than recommended. Apply this medicine at a fixed time to avoid missing doses.
What are the Side effects of Salicylix 6%?
Most side effects of Salicylix ointment do not require medical attention as they disappear once your body adjusts to the medicine.
However, following your doctor’s directions for the prescribed dosage can help reduce the risk of unwanted side effects.
Some common side effects of Salicylix 6% ointment include:
- Stinging
- Skin irritation
- Change in colour and texture of the skin
- Rash, redness, or itching affecting the normal skin area around your warts
Seek medical help if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
What are the Drug interactions for Salicylix 6%?
Let the doctor know about all other herbal supplements and prescription & non-prescription medicines you use to avoid drug interactions.
Here are some medicines which you should avoid with Salicylix 6% ointment:
- Tretinoin
- Trifarotene
- Adapalene
- Bexarotene
What are the Precautions and warnings for Salicylix 6%?
Do not use Salicylix 6% if you are allergic to Salicylic acid or have any other allergies. This medicine might contain some inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions.
Salicylic acid is not prescribed in patients suffering from active inflammation/dermatitis, skin malignancy, infection, acute viral infection or tanned skin.
Before you start treatment with Salicylic 6% ointment, inform the doctor about your medical history, especially of:
- Kidney disorders
- Surgery
- Skin problems or diseases
Pregnant women should not apply Salicylix ointment unless the doctor recommends it.
Salicylix 6% is safe for breastfeeding women. Avoid applying the medication on skin areas which come in direct contact with your infant’s skin.
Salicylix ointment should be used with caution in children and adolescents between the age group of 1 to 15 years. Also, elderly patients above 65 years should use this medicine with caution.
How to Store Salicylix 6%?
You can store Salicylix 6% ointment in a cool and dry place. Keep the medicine out of reach of children.
