Salacyn Cream
Generic name:salicylic acid
Dosage form: cream
Drug classes:Topical acne agents, Topical keratolytics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2021.
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(6% Salicylic Acid)
Rx only
FOR DERMATOLOGICAL USE ONLY.
NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC, ORAL OR INTRAVAGINAL USE.
The Salacyn brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Salacyn Cream Description
SALACYN™ 6% CREAM contains 6% Salicyclic Acid USP incorporated into a specially formulated oil and water emulsion vehicle consisting of Ammonium Lactate, Cetearyl Alcohol and PEG-3 Distearoylamidoethylmonium Methosulfate and Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone 350, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Methylparaben, Mineral Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Purified Water and Trolamine.
SALACYN™ 6% LOTION contains 6% w/w Salicylic Acid USP incorporated into a specially formulated oil and water emulsion vehicle consisting of of Ammonium Lactate, Cetearyl Alcohol and PEG-3 Distearoylamidoethylmonium Methosulfate and Polysorbate 60, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone 350, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Methylparben, Mineral Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Propylparaben, Purified Water and Trolamine.
Salicylic Acid is the 2-hydroxy derivative of benzoic acid having the following structure:
Salacyn Cream - Clinical Pharmacology
Salicylic Acid has been shown to produce desquamation of the horny layer of the skin while not effecting qualitative or quantitative changes in the structure of the viable epidermis. The mechanism of action has been attributed to a dissolu..
