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Bensal HP, |benzoic acid and salicylic acid topical

benzoic acid and salicylic acid

Generic Name: benzoic acid and salicylic acid (topical) (ben ZO ic acid, SAL ih SIL ik acid)
Brand Names: Bensal HP

What is benzoic acid and salicylic acid?

Benzoic acid helps prevent infection caused by bacteria. Salicylic acid helps the body shed rough or dead skin cells.

Benzoic acid and salicylic acid treats skin irritation and inflammation caused by burns, insect bites, fungal infections, and eczema.

Benzoic acid and salicylic acid may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about benzoic acid and salicylic acid?

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol.

You may feel warmth or a burning sensation that could last as long as 3 to 5 minutes after you apply this medication. Stop using the medication and call your doctor if the burning sensation lasts for longer than 10 days.

Call your doctor if your skin condition does not improve within 7 days of using benzoic acid and salicylic acid topical.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before using benzoic acid and salicylic acid?

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol.

How should I use benzoic acid and salicylic acid?

Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended by your doctor.

Use saline or water to gently rinse the skin area you will be treating. Pat the skin dry with a clean towel or cotton gauze.

Apply a generous amount of the medicine to the skin area to be treated. Spread the medicine evenly to form a 1/8-inch thick layer.

You may apply this medication with your fingers directly to the skin or apply it using a cotton swab. You may also apply the medicine to a cotton gauze and then place the gauze over the skin.

Keep the treated skin area clean and expose it to air whenever possible. Do not wear a bandage over the treated skin unless your doctor has told you to.

Use this medication twice each day unless your doctor has told you otherwise.

Call your doctor if your skin condition does not improve within 7 days of using benzoic acid and salicylic acid topical.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

What should I avoid while using benzoic acid and salicylic acid?

Do not use other medication skin products unless your doctor has told you to.

Avoid using wet packs or wet-to-dry packs over the skin areas you are treating with this medication.

What are the possible side effects of benzoic acid and salicylic acid?

You may feel warmth or a burning sensation that could last as long as 3 to 5 minutes after you apply this medication. Stop using the medication and call your doctor if the burning sensation lasts for longer than 10 days.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect benzoic acid and salicylic acid?

There may be other drugs that can affect benzoic acid and salicylic acid. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has more information about benzoic acid and salicylic acid topical written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Benzoic acid and salicylic acid topical is available with a prescription under the brand name Bensal HP. Other brand or generic forms may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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