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SLC Face Wash
Manufactured byNEMUS PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
ContainsSalicylic Acid (2 %w/w) + Lactic Acid (1 %w/w)
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Description
SLC Face Wash is used to treat and prevent acne (pimples, whiteheads or blackheads, etc). Acne is a long-term skin condition caused by swelling in the blocked hair follicles on your skin. This medicinal face wash helps in unclogging the hair follicles by removing the oil and dead skin cells from them.
SLC Face Wash is usually gentle on your skin but may cause side effects like skin irritation, skin peeling etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects are bothering you or getting persistent.
SLC Face Wash is for external use only. Your dose and duration of application will be decided based on the severity of your condition. Do not stop the application of this medicine without consulting your doctor as your symptoms could reoccur.
SLC Face Wash is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Use sunscreen for at least one week after using SLC Face Wash as it can make your skin sensitive to sunlight. Inform your doctor about your current medications to avoid any side effects.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for SLC Face Wash
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for SLC Face Wash
Skin irritation
Stinging
Change in color and texture of the skin
Redness of the skin
Skin peeling
Uses of SLC Face Wash
What is it prescribed for?
Acne vulgaris
Acne vulgaris (pimples, whiteheads, blackheads etc.) is a common skin condition involving blockage and/or swelling of hair follicles with oil and dead skin cells. SLC Face Wash helps in clearing the blocked hair follicles, thus reducing acne flare-ups.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for SLC Face Wash to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The duration for which SLC Face Wash remains active in your body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for SLC Face Wash.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
SLC Face Wash is not recommended for use in your pregnancy as limited information is available on its safety. Hence, consult your doctor before using this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
SLC Face Wash is not known to affect mothers who breastfeed.
Allergy
SLC Face Wash is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
SLC Face Wash is not recommended for use in your pregnancy as limited information is available on its safety. Hence, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
SLC Face Wash is not known to affect mothers who breastfeed.
General warnings
External use
SLC Face Wash is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes, mucous membranes, or open wounds.
Sensitivity to sunlight
It is recommended that prior to exposure to the sun, you should apply sunscreen to the areas where SLC Face Wash has been applied and for one week after the prescribed period.
Other acne medicines
Using other topical acne products at the same time or after using SLC Face Wash may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a health care professional.
Missed Dose
If you forget to use SLC Face Wash, use as per the directions next time you wash your face.
Overdose
An overdose of SLC Face Wash is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, the ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Apply SLC Face Wash to wet face, gently massage with fingertips and rinse thoroughly.
Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert.
Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended.
Contact your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or resolve in a few weeks.
Miscelleneous
How it works
SLC Face Wash unclogs the blocked skin pores to allow pimples to shrink. It removes excess oil from the face and controls acne and acne breakouts.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical keratolytics, Topical acne agents
Schedule
OTC
Drugs, H., 2021. Salicylic Acid Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 27 December 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Lactic acid. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 27 December 2021].
Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. DailyMed - ACNE WASH- salicylic acid solution. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 27 December 2021].
Related Questions
Information on this page was last updated on 31 Dec 2021
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