Whitfield DS Oint. 60gm

Whitfield DS Oint. 60gm is an ointment for fungal skin infections. It is a dispensing preparation that contains salicylic acid 6% and benzoic acid 12% in white soft paraffin. Pack size: 60gm.

Uses of Whitfield DS Oint. 60gm

Whitfield DS Oint. 60gm is used for fungal skin infections. Use it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has advised, and do not use it for longer than recommended.

Ingredients

Salicylic acid 6% and benzoic acid 12% in white soft paraffin.

How Whitfield DS Oint. 60gm works

Benzoic acid has an antifungal effect and works together with salicylic acid, which loosens and removes scaly, thickened skin.

Salicylic acid is a keratolytic, which means it loosens the bonds holding dead skin cells together so they shed more easily. This softens hard, thickened skin such as warts and corns, removes scales and helps unclog pores in acne. It also has mild anti-inflammatory properties.

Possible side effects

Most people use this product without problems. Some may notice:

• Dryness
• Peeling
• Mild stinging or burning

Precautions

• Do not use it over large areas of skin, and keep it away from healthy skin around warts or patches.
• Do a small patch test first, and keep it away from the eyes, lips, inside of the nose and broken skin unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Stop using it and see your doctor if you notice severe redness, swelling, blistering or a rash.
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using it on children, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Keep out of reach of children and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.