(ben ZO ic acid, SAL ih SIL ik acid) Brand: Bensal HP, Whitfields Ointment
• Till using this medicine, speak your doctor if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol.
• This medicine is for use only on the skin. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
• You may feel warmth or a burning sensation that could recent as long as 3 to 5 minutes after you apply this medicine. Stop using the medicine and call your doctor if the burning sensation lasts for longer than 10 days.
• Call your doctor if your skin condition does not improve within 7 days of using benzoic acid and salicylic acid topical.
• Benzoic acid helps prevent infection caused by bacteria. Salicylic acid helps the body shed rough or dead skin cells.
• Benzoic acid and salicylic acid treats skin irritation and inflammation caused by burns, insect bites, fungal infections, and eczema.
• Benzoic acid and salicylic acid may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
• Till using this medicine, speak your doctor if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol.
• It is not known whether this medicine could be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
• It is not known whether benzoic acid and salicylic acid passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Use this medicine exactly as it was predesigned for you. Do not use the medicine in larger amounts or for longer than recommended by your doctor.
• This medicine is for use only on the skin. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
• Wash your hands till and after applying this medication.
• Use saline or water to gently rinse the skin area you will be treating. Pat the skin dry with a clean towel or cotton gauze.
• Apply a generous amount of the medication to the skin area to be treated. Spread the medication evenly to form a 1/8-inch fat layer.
• You may apply this medicine with your fingers directly to the skin or apply it using a cotton swab. You may also apply the medication to a cotton gauze and then seat the gauze over the skin.
• Hold the treated skin area clean and expose it to air whenever possible. Do not wear a bandage over the treated skin unless your doctor has told you to.
• Use this medicine twice every day unless your doctor has told you otherwise.
• Do not let the tip of the medication pipe to touch the surface of the skin you are treating.
• Call your doctor if your skin condition does not improve within 7 days of using benzoic acid and salicylic acid topical.
• Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
• Use the medicine as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the following doze, skip the missed doze and wait before your following regularly scheduled doze. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.
• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medication. Symptoms of an overdose may include severe burning or skin irritation.
• Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, mouth, or nose. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water.
• Do not use another medicine skin commodity unless your doctor has told you to.
• Avoid using wet packs or wet-to-dry packs over the skin areas you are treating with this medication.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• You may feel warmth or a burning sensation that could recent as long as 3 to 5 minutes after you apply this medicine. Stop using the medicine and call your doctor if the burning sensation lasts for longer than 10 days.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• There may be another drugs that can interact with benzoic acid and salicylic acid. Speak your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start using a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about benzoic acid and salicylic acid topical.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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