Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid Benefits & Uses

Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pimples (Read More - How to get rid of acne or pimples)
Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)
Eczema (Read More - Natural remedies for eczema)
Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Skin Warts (Read More - Home remedies for warts)
Dermatitis
Foot Corn (Read More - Home remedies for corns)

Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Benzoic Acid (12 %w/w), Hydrocortisone (0.5% w/w), Salicylic Acid (6% w/w)
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Benzoic Acid (12 %w/w), Hydrocortisone (0.5% w/w), Salicylic Acid (6% w/w)
Adult	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Benzoic Acid (12 %w/w), Hydrocortisone (0.5% w/w), Salicylic Acid (6% w/w)
Geriatric	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Benzoic Acid (12 %w/w), Hydrocortisone (0.5% w/w), Salicylic Acid (6% w/w)

Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid is used -

Severe

Bone Fracture

Moderate

Bradycardia

Mild

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Dry Skin
Swelling

Common

Skin Rash
Facial swelling
Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)
Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
Decreased blood pressure

Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid Related Warnings

Is the use of Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid on the Kidneys?

Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid on the Liver?

Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid with Other Drugs

Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Mild

Aspirin

Adapalene

Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Shock
Infections
Tuberculous Meningitis (TBM)
Dehydration
Potassium Deficiency
Calcium Deficiency
Gastritis
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Scleroderma
Depression
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
Osteoporosis
Diabetes
Myasthenia Gravis
Diaper Rash
Tuberculosis (TB)
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Diabetes
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid

Is this Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid habit forming or addictive?

Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid does not cause addiction.

Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid

There is no information on the effects of taking Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Benzoic Acid + Hydrocortisone + Salicylic Acid.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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