Salicylic acid

Chemical formula: C₇H₆O₃  Molecular mass: 138.121 g/mol  PubChem compound: 338

Pharmacodynamic properties

Salicylic acid has bacteriostatic and fungicidal actions, but it is its keratolytic properties which are important for this medicinal product. When applied externally it produces slow and painless destruction of the epithelium. Salicylic acid is usually applied in the form of a paint in a collodian base (10 to 17%) or as a plaster (20 to 50%) to destroy warts or corns.

Pharmacokinetic properties

Salicylic acid may be percutaneously absorbed. However, there is no evidence of any systemic absorption from the use of salicylic acid.

Preclinical safety data

None.

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