I Salic 6 Ointment

Composition of I Salic 6 Ointment

I Salic 6 Ointment contains Halobetasol (0.05%w/w) + Salicylic Acid (6.5%w/w). It belongs to the Corticosteroid / calcineurin inhibitor and Retinoid / keratolytic class of medicines.

Uses of I Salic 6 Ointment

• This medicine is used in the treatment of eczema
• dermatitis
• psoriasis
• skin inflammation and itching
• acne
• blackheads and whiteheads
• pigmentation and rough skin.

Key benefits

• Rapid relief of itching and inflammation
• Acts where it is applied
• Clears and prevents acne
• Improves skin texture and marks over time

How to take I Salic 6 Ointment

Clean and dry the affected area, then apply a thin layer and rub it in gently. Wash your hands before and after use, unless your hands are the area being treated. This is for use on the skin only — do not swallow it. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Side effects of I Salic 6 Ointment

Most side effects of I Salic are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Burning or stinging
• Thinning of the skin
• Stretch marks
• Acne
• Change in skin colour
• Dryness
• Peeling
• Redness
• Increased sensitivity to sunlight

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for I Salic 6 Ointment

Warnings and precautions

Use it only on the area and for the number of days your doctor specified. Potent steroid creams thin the skin permanently when used for too long. Never use a potent steroid cream on the face, the groin or the underarms unless your doctor has specifically told you to — the skin there is thin and absorbs much more. Do not use it on an infection. A steroid on ringworm, impetigo or herpes makes the infection worse while hiding it. Do not use leftover cream on a new rash, and never pass it to someone else. Stop and see your doctor if the area becomes more painful, weepy or crusted. Acne often looks worse for the first two to four weeks before it improves. This is expected — do not stop. Use sunscreen every day. These medicines make the skin burn much more easily. Oral isotretinoin must never be taken in pregnancy — it causes severe birth defects. Reliable contraception and the pregnancy tests your dermatologist requires are essential before, during and after the course. Start with alternate nights and build up, and do not use more than a pea-sized amount for the whole face. Do not combine several strong acne actives at once without advice — the irritation compounds.

Do not take I Salic if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for untreated bacterial, fungal or viral skin infections. Not for use in or around the eyes. Oral retinoids are absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy and in anyone who might become pregnant without a pregnancy prevention programme. Topical retinoids are avoided in pregnancy.