Lambsmead Salicylic Acid Ointment 60% (25g) is an effective treatment for skin breakouts (acne), for clogged pores and for dandruff conditions. It’s also a tried-and-tested remedy for treating a number of customary foot problems including fungal infections, corns and calluses, verruca vulgaris and verruca myrmecia / pedis (common and planter warts).
Compound
- Salicylic acid – an organic, colourless solid with bitter taste – a precursor to and a metabolite of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin).
- Molecular formula: HOC₆H₄CO₂H (C₇H₆O₃)
- Classification: organic compound, hydroxyl acid with 138.121 g/mol (molar mass)
Precautions
For professional use only. Although salicylic acid is considered safe overall, it may cause skin irritation on initial treatment. Possible (adverse) effects: moderate to severe headache; temporary hearing impairment; mild cognitive impairment (bradyphrenia); severe abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea; faintness / shortness of breath; severe burning, dryness / irritation of the skin. Store in a cool, dry place and keep air-tight to preserve optimal ointment properties.
