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Drug Details

OCCLUSAL

• Drug Class Description
  Keratolytics.
• Generic Name
  Salicylic acid
• Presentation
  Cutaneous solution A colourless to pale yellow solution with a characteristic smell of nail varnish
• Description
  Occlusal. 26% w/w cutaneous solution
• Indications
  Occlusal is indicated for the treatment and removal of common and plantar warts (verrucae).
• Adult Dosage
  

  For topical application.

  Prior to application soak wart in warm water for five minutes. Remove loose tissue with a brush, emery board, pumice or abrasive sponge, being careful to avoid causing pin-point bleeding or abrading the surrounding healthy skin. Dry thoroughly with a towel not used by others to avoid contagion. Carefully apply Occlusal twice to the wart using the brush applicator allowing the first application to dry before applying the second. Thereafter repeat treatment once daily or as directed by physician. Do not apply to surrounding healthy skin. Clinically visible improvement should occur in one to two weeks but maximum effect may be expected after four to six weeks.

  There are no differences in dosage for children, adults or the elderly.

• Contra Indications
  

  Hypersensitivity to salicylic acid or to any of the excipients.

  Occlusal should not be used by diabetics or patients with impaired blood circulation. Do not use if the wart or surrounding skin is inflamed or broken. Do not use on moles, birthmarks, unusual warts with hair growth, on facial warts, or in the anal or perineal region.

   

• Special Precautions
  

  Occlusal is for external use only. Do not permit contact with eyes or mucous membranes. If contact occurs flush with water for 15 minutes. Do not allow contact with normal skin around wart. Avoid using on areas of broken or damaged skin. Discontinue treatment if excessive irritation occurs. Excessive prolonged use of topical salicylic acid may result in symptoms of salicylism and must therefore be avoided.

• Interactions
  

  There are no known interactions when used as indicated. However, topical salicylic acid may increase the absorption of other topically applied medicines. Concomitant use of Occlusal and other topical medicines on the treated wart should therefore be avoided.

• Adverse Drug Reactions
  

  A localised irritant reaction may occur if Occlusal is applied to normal skin surrounding the wart. This may normally be controlled by temporarily discontinuing the use of Occlusal and by being careful to apply the solution only to the wart itself when treatment is resumed.