Salicylic acid
Also sold as: Duofilm
No prescription neededSkin medicines
Comes as:OintmentGelLotionShampoo
Also sold as: Duofilm
Acne: use a 0.5% to 2% wash or gel once or twice a day. Warts: apply the wart paint once a day to the wart only, protecting the skin around it. Thick scaly skin or dandruff: ointment or shampoo as advised.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.