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Salicylic acid

Generic Name
Salicylic acid
Brand Names
Actikerall, Bensal, Bioelements Active Astringent, Cantharone Plus, Clearasil, Diprosalic, Keralyt, Salex, Saliject, Salinocaine, Salvax, Ultrasal, Virasal
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C7H6O3
CAS Number
69-72-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
O414PZ4LPZ

Overview

A compound obtained from the bark of the white willow and wintergreen leaves, and also prepared synthetically. It has bacteriostatic, fungicidal, and keratolytic actions. Its salts, the salicylates, are used as analgesics.

Background

A compound obtained from the bark of the white willow and wintergreen leaves, and also prepared synthetically. It has bacteriostatic, fungicidal, and keratolytic actions. Its salts, the salicylates, are used as analgesics.

Indication

Key additive in many skin-care products for the treatment of acne, psoriasis, callouses, corns, keratosis pilaris and warts.

Associated Conditions

  • Acne
  • Actinic Keratosis (AK)
  • Alopecia Areata (AA)
  • Atopic Dermatitis
  • Blackheads
  • Chronic Eczema
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Corns
  • Dandruff
  • Dermatitis, Eczematous of the scalp
  • Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)
  • Foot Callus
  • Fungal Infections
  • Fungal skin infection
  • Furuncle
  • Hand Eczema
  • Hyperkeratosis
  • Hyperkeratosis follicularis et parafollicularis
  • Infections, Fungal of the Skin Folds
  • Infections, Fungal of the face
  • Infections, Fungal of the feet
  • Infections, Fungal of the hand
  • Lichen
  • Lichen Planopilaris
  • Lichen Planus (LP)
  • Lichen simplex chronicus
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Chronic Cutaneous
  • Molluscum Contagiosum
  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Neurodermatitis
  • Palmoplantar Pustulosis (PPP)
  • Palmoplantar keratoderma
  • Plantar Warts
  • Pruritus
  • Psoriasis
  • Psoriasis Vulgaris (Plaque Psoriasis)
  • Psoriasis of the scalp
  • Rash
  • Ringworm of the Skin
  • Ringworm of the scalp
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • Seborrhoea of the scalp
  • Seborrhoeic Dermatitis of the Scalp
  • Verruca (Warts)
  • Verrucous Psoriasis
  • Bacterial skin infections
  • Calluses
  • Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
  • Keratinization disorders
  • Scaling
  • Scaling of skin
  • Superficial Fungal skin infection

FDA Approved Products

Urea 39.5% with 2% Salicylic Acid
Manufacturer:PureTek Corporation
Route:TOPICAL
Strength:2 g in 100 g
Approved: 2023/03/24
NDC:59088-210
Salicylic Acid
Manufacturer:Trinity Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Route:TOPICAL
Strength:275 mg in 1 mL
Approved: 2023/03/22
NDC:54295-304
CANTHARIDIN 1% / PODOPHYLLUM RESIN 5% / SALICYLIC ACID 30%
Manufacturer:Sincerus Florida, LLC
Route:TOPICAL
Strength:30 g in 100 g
Approved: 2019/05/17
NDC:72934-9036
Keralyt
Manufacturer:Summers Laboratories Inc
Route:TOPICAL
Strength:6 g in 92.6 mL
Approved: 2023/10/09
NDC:11086-043
SALYCIM
Manufacturer:PURETEK CORPORATION
Route:TOPICAL
Strength:60 mg in 1 g
Approved: 2023/12/06
NDC:59088-227

Singapore Approved Products

PINEAPPLE BRAND LOTION
Manufacturer:BEACONS PHARMACEUTICALS PTE. LTD.
Form:LOTION
Strength:10% w/v
Online:Yes
Approved: 2021/01/19
Approval:SIN16082P
SAW HONG CHOON SKIN OINTMENT
Manufacturer:PRIME PHARMACEUTICAL SDN BHD
Form:OINTMENT
Strength:5% w/w
Online:Yes
Approved: 1998/06/18
Approval:SIN09830P
CENTA SKIN LOTION 2% w/v
Manufacturer:SUNWARD PHARMACEUTICAL PRIVATE LIMITED
Form:LOTION
Strength:2% w/v
Online:Yes
Approved: 1990/06/12
Approval:SIN04701P
BETACYLIC OINTMENT
Manufacturer:Y.S.P. Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Form:OINTMENT
Strength:30mg/g
Online:Yes
Approved: 2017/04/12
Approval:SIN15211P
SALICYLIC ACID 2% CREAM
Manufacturer:ICM PHARMA PTE. LTD.
Form:CREAM
Strength:2% w/w
Online:Yes
Approved: 1989/05/22
Approval:SIN02882P

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