| Category of Drug | Salicylic Acid- Dermatological Drugs- Drugs Affecting Skin Differentiation and Proliferation |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Salicylic Acid- Dermatological Drugs- Drugs Affecting Skin Differentiation and Proliferation which is used for Hyperkeratotic conditions |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | 1. TOPICAL SOLUTION 2. OINTMENT |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Broken or inflamed skin 2. Children under 2 years |
| Precautions | 1. Diabetes mellitus or if peripheral blood circulation impaired 2. Avoid contact with eyes; mouth; and mucous membranes 4. Avoid application to large areas 5. Irritated; loose/ infected skin 6. Pregnancy |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Local irritation 2. Dermatitis 3. Salicylism on excessive application or treatment of large areas 4. Particularly in children 5. Salicylic acid poisoning 6. Confusion 7. Dizziness 8. Headache 9. Rapid breathing 10. Ringing/buzzing in ears |
| Pregnancy Category | C |
