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| Pronunciation |
 (ben
ZOE ik AS id & sal i SIL ik
AS id) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Whitfield's Ointment [OTC] |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Synonyms |
| Salicylic Acid and Benzoic Acid |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antifungal Agent, Topical |
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| Use |
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Treatment of athlete's foot and ringworm of the scalp |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Apply 1-4 times/day |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Patient Information |
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For external use only |
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| Nursing Implications |
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For external use only |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Lotion, topical: Full strength: Benzoic acid 12% and salicylic acid 6% with isopropyl alcohol 70% (240 mL) Half strength: Benzoic acid 6% and salicylic acid 3% with isopropyl alcohol 70% (240 mL) Ointment, topical: Benzoic acid 12% and salicylic acid 6% in anhydrous lanolin and petrolatum (30 g, 454 g) |
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