SALICYLIC ACID (Salex) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

SALICYLIC ACID

What is the Trade Name for SALICYLIC ACID?

Salex

What are the Indications for SALICYLIC ACID?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE For Dermatologic Use: Salex 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: Salex 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.

 

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