How does it work?
The main active ingredient of this preparation is 12% salicylic acid and 4% Lactic Acid
Salicylic acid belongs to the group of medicines known as keratolytics. Salicylic acid works by breaking down keratin, a protein which forms part of the skin structure. This results in the shedding of skin cells from the affected area.
In the treatment of warts, calluses and verrucae the effect of salicylic acid is to remove the affected skin over a period of time. If successful, the new skin which grows underneath will be healthy.
The lactic acid is an ingredient which enhances the availability of the salicylic acid.
What is it used for?
Verrucas, Warts
Directions
Salatac Gel should be applied once daily. The gel should be applied once every night. Treatment can take up to twelve (12) weeks for persistent verrucs to disappear, and it is necessary to persevere with treatment.
1. Every night, soak the affected site in warm water for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Dry thoroughly with towel.
3. Carefully apply one or two drops of the gel to the lesion and allow to dry over its surface. Take care to avoid spreading on to surrounding normal skin as it wil burn healthy skin. No adhesive plaster is necessary.
4. The following evening, carefully remove and discard the elastic film formed from the previous application, and reapply the gel. Occasionally, if removal of the elastic film proves difficult, carefully reapply the gel over it and allow to dry. This should help thicken the film to assist removal. If necessary, such re-application may be made on two or three successive days.
5. Once a week, gently rub away the treated surface using an emery board or pumice stone used only for this purpose, before re-applying the gel.
6. The wart/verruca may take up to twelve (12) weeks to disappear and it is important to persevere with the treatment.
7. At the end of the treatment, if the elastic film is difficult to remove, it may be allowed to remain on the skin until it sheds.
Warning!
Avoid use on broken or inflamed skin.
Not suitable for use on the face or anogenital areas.
Avoid use of this product on large areas of skin, as this may result in absorption of sufficient quantities to cause adverse effects.
Keep away from naked flames.
Avoid inhaling vapour
Not to be used in
Diabetes mellitus
Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient
Narrowing of blood vessels in the extremities (peripheral vascular disease)
Not to be used on moles, birthmarks, hairy warts or on any other skin lesions.
Numbness and weakness in the extremities, caused by damage to the nerves (peripheral neuropathy)
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.
There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used during pregnancy.
There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by breastfeeding mothers.
Label warnings
Caution flammable: keep medication away from fire or flames.
Side effects
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
Skin irritation
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor.
How can this medicine affect other medicines?
There are no known interactions with other medicines.
Overdose or Pain from Use
Any excessive use of Salatac Gel could cause irritation of the skin. If this occurs, Salatac Gel should be used more sparingly or applied less frequently. If in any doubt visit your health proffesional for advice.
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