Salex Shampoo

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  • Psoriasis

Salex Shampoo Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Salicylic acid 6%.

Pharmacological Class

Keratolytic.

How Supplied

Shampoo—177mL

Salex Shampoo Indications

Indications

Scalp psoriasis.

Salex Shampoo Dosage and Administration

Adult

Apply to wet hair, lather and rinse. May repeat treatment as needed.

Children

<2yrs: not recommended. 2–11yrs: see literature.

Salex Shampoo Contraindications

Contraindications

Children <2yrs old.

Salex Shampoo Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Salex Shampoo Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Avoid eyes, mucous membranes. Active varicella or influenza virus: not recommended. Children, renally or hepatically impaired: monitor for salicylism (esp. with prolonged use over large areas). Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.

Salex Shampoo Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Salex Shampoo Interactions

Interactions

See literature.

Salex Shampoo Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Skin irritation, excessive erythema, scaling.

Salex Shampoo Clinical Trials

See Literature

Salex Shampoo Note

Not Applicable

Salex Shampoo Patient Counseling

See Literature