salicylic acid
| Uses | • psoriasis • removal of excessive keratin in hyperkeratotic skin disorders |
| Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • children < 2 years Drug Indications • sulfonylureas • methotrexate • anticoagulants • corticosteroids Cautions for skin use only |
| Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • excessive skin erythema • scaling |
| Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | • metered-dose inhaler: 100mcg/puff 1-2 puffs as needed • disk inhaler 100; 200mcg as needed; nebulizer:2.5; 5mg/neb as needed |
| Monitoring | |
| Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |