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Each gram ointment contains: Salicylic Acid, USP 60 mg, Benzoic Acid 120 mg.
Salicylic acid + Benzoic acid (United Home Whitfield's) is an off-white to light yellow, smooth, non-gritty, homogeneous ointment which spreads uniformly and has a characteristic odor.
The medicine is, a combination of two topical agents, salicylic acid and benzoic acid, which together inhibit fungal growth. Both agents also possess mild antibacterial activity.
The combination of these two topical agents is more effective than when used individually. Salicylic acid, a keratolytic agent, softens and loosens crusts and scales on the skin and promotes shedding of the outermost skin layer which increases the penetration of benzoic acid in the skin to control infections. Together, these agents provide better protection against superficial fungal infections.
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