Salicylic Acid Side Effects

Brand Names: Compound W, Salex, Salitop, Salkera, Duofilm, Keralyt, Duoplant, Ionil Plus, Freezone, Hydrisalic

Please note - some side effects for Salicylic Acid may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Salicylic Acid - for the Consumer

Salicylic Acid Cleansing Bar

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Salicylic Acid Cleansing Bar:

Dry, peeling, red, or scaling skin.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe irritation.

Salicylic Acid Cream

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Salicylic Acid Cream:

Dry, peeling, red, or scaling skin.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe irritation.

Salicylic Acid Foam

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Salicylic Acid Foam:

Mild burning or stinging at the application site.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); diarrhea; dizziness; hearing loss or ringing in the ears; mood or mental changes; nausea; severe burning, peeling, redness, scaling, or stinging skin; unusual weakness or fatigue; vomiting.

Salicylic Acid/Urea Foam Foam

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Salicylic Acid/Urea Foam Foam:

Mild, temporary burning, itching, irritation, or stinging.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); excessive burning, irritation, itching, peeling, redness, stinging, or tenderness of your skin.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Salicylic Acid Foam and Urea Foam

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Salicylic Acid Foam and Urea Foam:

Mild, temporary burning, itching, irritation, or stinging.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); excessive burning, irritation, itching, peeling, redness, stinging, or tenderness of your skin.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Salicylic Acid Gel

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Salicylic Acid Gel:

Dry, peeling, red, or scaling skin.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe irritation.

Salicylic Acid Liquid

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Salicylic Acid Liquid:

Dry, peeling, red, or scaling skin.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe irritation.

Salicylic Acid/Sulfur Lotion

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Salicylic Acid/Sulfur Lotion:

Dry, peeling, red, or scaling skin.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe irritation.

Salicylic Acid Lotion

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Salicylic Acid Lotion:

Dry, peeling, red, or scaling skin.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe irritation.

Salicylic Acid/Urea/White Petrolatum Ointment

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with Salicylic Acid/Urea/White Petrolatum Ointment. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Salicylic Acid/Urea/White Petrolatum Ointment:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); excessive burning, itching, irritation, peeling, redness, or tenderness of your skin.

Salicylic Acid Pads

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Salicylic Acid Pads:

Dry, peeling, red, or scaling skin.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe irritation.

Salicylic Acid Shampoo

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Salicylic Acid Shampoo:

Dry, peeling, red, or scaling skin.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe irritation.

Salicylic Acid/Sulfur Shampoo

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Salicylic Acid/Sulfur Shampoo:

Acne; inflamed hair follicles; mild skin irritation (eg, dryness, peeling, redness, scaling, or stinging).

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); infection; itching, burning, pain, redness, or swelling of the skin not present before using Salicylic Acid/Sulfur Shampoo; skin thinning and discoloration.

Salicylic Acid/Sulfur Soap

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Salicylic Acid/Sulfur Soap:

Dry, peeling, red, or scaling skin.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe irritation.

Salicylic Acid Solution

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Salicylic Acid Solution:

Dry, peeling, red, or scaling skin.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe irritation.

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