Each gram ointment contains Salicylic Acid BP 30 mg and Clobetasol Propionate BP 0.5 mg.

BP

Topical Steroid

Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis- Eczema, Hyperkeratotic Skin Conditions- Seborrheic Keratosis, Acne, Neurodermatitis- Licehen Simplex, Chronicus, Lichen Planus, Ichthyosis Vulgaris and other Ichthyotic conditions.

It is contraindicated in patients with a history of sensitivity to any ingredients of this preparation.

Geriatric: Apply a thin layer of this ointment to the infected areas of your skin and massage it in gently until it's completely absorbed. Use it twice a day.

As with other higher active corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control has been achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary. It should not be used with occlusive dressing.

Pediatric: Use in pediatric patients under 12 years of age is not recommended.

Burning sensation, Irritation, Itching, Stinging sensation, Erythema, Telangiectasia.

Avoid use on face, eye areas, groin or axillae and avoid contact with broken or inflamed skin. Salicylate toxicity may occur if applied to large areas of skin or to the skin of neonates. If irritation or sensitization develops by using this ointment, treatment should be discontinued.

It is not known whether it has any interaction with other topically used drugs.

The use of corticosteroids like Clobetasol Propionate during pregnancy may lead to fetal abnormalities in animals, but its impact on human pregnancy and breastfeeding remains uncertain. If needed, its use during pregnancy or breastfeeding should be carefully considered, weighing potential benefits against potential risks. While there are no known specific reasons to avoid Salicylic Acid ointment during pregnancy or breastfeeding, its safety hasn't been definitively established. Thus, caution should be taken when using Salicylic Acid ointment during these periods.

Clobetasol propionate is a highly potent topical corticosteroid that has been shown to suppress the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis (HPA) at doses as low as 2 g per day. Patients receiving super potent corticosteroids should not be treated for more than 2 weeks at a time.

Each pack has a tube containing 30 gm of the ointment.

Store below 30ºC and protect from light. Keep away from children.