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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Keralyt® Gel |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Synonyms |
| Propylene Glycol and Salicylic Acid |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Keratolytic Agent |
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| Use |
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Removal of excessive keratin in hyperkeratotic skin disorders, including various ichthyosis, keratosis palmaris and plantaris and psoriasis; may be used to remove excessive keratin in dorsal and plantar hyperkeratotic lesions |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Apply to area at night after soaking region for at least 5 minutes to hydrate area, and place under occlusion; medication is washed off in morning |
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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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| Dosage Forms |
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Gel, topical: Salicylic acid 6% and propylene glycol 60% in ethyl alcohol 19.4% with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and water (30 g) |
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