Salicylix 6% (50 g) Ointment

Salicylix 6% (50 g) Ointment is a topical medicine that contains 6% salicylic acid in each 50 g tube. It belongs to the salicylic acid class, which helps soften and remove dead skin buildup. Doctors may use Salicylix 6% (50 g) Ointment for acne-related clogged pores and other scaly or thickened skin areas where gentle peeling is needed.

How it works: Salicylic acid loosens the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together, so the outer layer sheds more easily. In ointment form, Salicylix 6% (50 g) Ointment also helps keep the skin soft while the medicine works on clogged pores and thick, rough patches.

Salicylix 6% (50 g) Ointment is a higher-strength salicylic acid ointment, so it is usually chosen when a clinician wants stronger keratolytic action than lower-strength acne products. Because this strength can irritate skin more easily, it is best suited for people whose doctor has already assessed the affected area and decided that a 6% ointment is appropriate.

• Acne with clogged pores
• Rough, thickened, or scaly skin
• Helping loosen dead skin buildup
• Keratolytic treatment on selected skin areas

• Use Salicylix 6% (50 g) Ointment exactly on the skin areas your doctor told you to treat.
• Wash and dry the area before applying a thin layer of the ointment.
• Apply only to the affected skin; avoid the eyes, mouth, nose, and broken or irritated skin unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Rub in gently unless your doctor tells you to leave it as a film or cover it with a dressing.
• Wash your hands after applying, unless your hands are the area being treated.
• Do not use more often or over larger areas than prescribed, because 6% ointment can irritate skin more than lower-strength products.

Each tube of Salicylix 6% (50 g) Ointment provides salicylic acid at a 6% concentration for topical use, and the exact amount applied depends on the size of the treated area. Your doctor decides how often to use it; for this higher-strength ointment, that may be once or twice daily, and you should not exceed the prescribed amount or frequency.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Salicylic Acid may include:

• Skin stinging or burning
• Dryness or peeling
• Redness or irritation
• Itching
• Mild tenderness at the application site
• More noticeable irritation than lower-strength salicylic acid products

• Use only on the skin; do not take it by mouth.
• This 6% strength can be more irritating, so avoid applying to large areas unless your doctor specifically instructs you to.
• Do not use on cuts, infected skin, or very irritated skin unless directed by a clinician.
• Be careful if you have allergies to salicylates or aspirin.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, or poor circulation.
• Avoid using other acne or peeling products at the same time unless your prescriber approves.
• Stop and contact your doctor if burning, redness, or peeling becomes severe.

• Other topical acne medicines, especially retinoids or benzoyl peroxide, may increase irritation.
• Other salicylic acid or exfoliating skin products can add to drying and peeling.
• Medicines that contain aspirin or other salicylates may increase the risk of salicylate side effects if too much is absorbed.
• Topical steroids or harsh cleansers may change how your skin tolerates this ointment.

Store Salicylix 6% (50 g) Ointment at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tube away from heat and moisture.