Salicylic Acid Top
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
Pronounced: (SAL-i-SIL-ik acid)
Salicylic Acid Top Interactions
Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
This drug should not be used with the following medication because of an increased risk of Reye's syndrome:
- live influenza vaccine
If you have recently received the medication listed above, or plan to receive it, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting salicylic acid.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially:
- anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin, heparin)
- methotrexate
- other aspirin/salicylate products
- "water pills" (diuretics)
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter aspirin products you may take and any cosmetic skin products you may use. If you have bothersome dry skin and/or irritation, ask your doctor or pharmacist about using moisturizing creams or lotions.
This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests, possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
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