Salicylic Acid is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Keratosis, Seborrheic, Dermatitis. The alternative uses of Salicylic Acid have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Salicylic Acid depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Salicylic Acid have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Salicylic Acid normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Salicylic Acid's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Salicylic Acid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Salicylic Acid related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Salicylic Acid are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Salicylic Acid may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Salicylic Acid is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Salicylic Acid is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Salicylic Acid is used -
Mild
Is the use of Salicylic Acid safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Salicylic Acid for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Salicylic Acid safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Salicylic Acid for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Salicylic Acid on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Salicylic Acid on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Salicylic Acid on the Liver?
Salicylic Acid is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Salicylic Acid on the Heart?
Salicylic Acid has very mild side effects on the heart.
Salicylic Acid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Salicylic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Salicylic Acid habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Salicylic Acid has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Salicylic Acid since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Salicylic Acid is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Salicylic Acid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Salicylic Acid
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Salicylic Acid together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Salicylic Acid
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Salicylic Acid with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
