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PanOxyl

SALICYLIC ACID

Standard Dose
Directions wet face and work product into a lather cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily rinse thoroughly and pat dry because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use for the treatment of acne
Summary

Indications and usage Use for the treatment of acne Dosage and administration Directions wet face and work product into a lather cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily rinse thoroughly and pat dry because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only When using this product skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time.

If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use for the treatment of acne Dosage and administration Directions wet face and work product into a lather cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily rinse thoroughly and pat dry because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only When using this product skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings For external use only When using this product skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time.
  • • If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.
  • • If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • • Keep out of reach of children.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.