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Salicylic Acid

ASTRINGENT

Standard Dose
Directions clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product cover the entire affected area with a thin layer and rinse thoroughly one to three times daily 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 daily 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 clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product cover the entire affected area with a thin layer and rinse thoroughly one to three times daily 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 daily application to once a day or every other day Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Flammable.

Keep away from fire or flame.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use for the treatment of acne Dosage and administration Directions clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product cover the entire affected area with a thin layer and rinse thoroughly one to three times daily 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 daily application to once a day or every other day Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Flammable. Keep away from fire or flame.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings For external use only Flammable.
  • • Keep away from fire or flame.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.