Modern's Whitfield 6%+3% (Ointment)

15 gm pot: ৳ 8.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Fungal infections
  • Athlete's foot
  • Barber's itch

Pharmacology

  • Benzoic acid elicits weak antifungal and antibacterial properties
  • Benzoic acid helps acidify urine
  • Salicylic acid has potent keratolytic action
  • Salicylic acid has slight antiseptic action when applied topically
  • Salicylic acid softens and destroys the stratum corneum
  • Salicylic acid increases endogenous hydration
  • Salicylic acid causes the horny layer of the skin to swell
  • Salicylic acid causes the skin to soften and desquamate
  • Salicylic acid has a caustic effect at high concentrations
  • Salicylic acid possesses weak antifungal and antibacterial activity

Dosage & Administration

  • Apply locally on the affected area 2-3 times per day

Interaction

  • Unknown interactions with other topical medications applied to the treatment area
  • No studies on interactions with other topical drugs

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity

Side Effects

  • Irritation
  • Sensitivity
  • Excessive drying
  • Systemic effects on prolonged use

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category-C
  • Adverse effect on the fetus in animal reproduction studies
  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in humans
  • Potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Precautions & Warnings

  • Not for prolonged use in high concentrations and on large areas of the body
  • Avoid broken skin
  • Avoid mouth
  • Avoid eyes
  • Avoid mucous membranes
  • Avoid anogenital region

Therapeutic Class

  • Other Antifungal preparations

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