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SENSORY ORGANS › OPHTHALMOLOGICALS › ANTIINFLAMMATORY AGENTS › Antiinflammatory agents, non-steroids
salicylic acid
S01BC08
Adult Dosing
- Instill 1-2 drops into the affected eye(s) as directed for corneal debridement or specific ophthalmic conditions.
Pediatric Dosing
- Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established; use with extreme caution and specialist supervision.
Indications
- Adjunct in corneal debridement
- Specific ophthalmic hyperkeratotic conditions
Mechanism of Action
- Keratolytic agent that breaks down intercellular cement and dissolves keratin, facilitating the shedding of epithelial cells and corneal debridement.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to salicylic acid or salicylates
- Active acute ocular infection
- Epithelial abrasions where systemic absorption is significantly increased
Adverse Reactions
- Transient stinging
- Burning sensation upon instillation
- Ocular irritation
- Hyperemia
- Allergic contact dermatitis
Drug Interactions
- Concomitant use of other caustic or irritating topical ophthalmic medications may exacerbate ocular irritation.
- Systemic salicylate toxicity is unlikely with ophthalmic use unless applied extensively to broken epithelium.
Curated Content: Needs Vetting Before Put to Clinical Use