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Salicylic Acid / Benzoic Acid

Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)

Prepared 24 Sep 2026

What it is used for

Therapeutic use is agent- and indication-specific within the class (Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)). Use according to culture results, national guidelines (Kenya STG/EML where applicable) and the current product SmPC. Topical fungal infections.

Warnings

[From component Salicylic Acid /Flumetasone Pivalate] Limit use in children or on face to maximum of 5 days. It should be withdrawn gradually following prolonged therapy. Unless fully unavoidable, potent corticosteroids should not be used on the face as they may precipitate a rosacea-like disorder and aggravate any pre-existing rosacea, avoid use in an occluded area, near the eye, use in the presence of skin infections without concomitant use of anti-microbial, children under 1yr, on weeping foci.

Possible side effects

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Storage

Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.

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