skinment ointment - 15gm

Description:

A potent combination of well known drugs for antifungal, antibacterial and parasitic skin diseases, for local application.

Composition:
Each 100g contains :
Benzoic Acid I.P. – 2 gm.
Salicylic Acid I.P. – 4 gm.
Ichthammol I.P. 1966 – 8 gm.
Dithranol I.P. – 0.22 gm.
Sublimed Sulphur I.P. 1966 – 2.29 gm.
Paraffin Base – q.s.
Indications:
Benzoic acid, Salicylic acid and Dithranol are highly effective in fungal infections of the skin, and are used in chronic dermatoses like psoriasis.

Ichthammol has bacteriostatic properties and is used in chronic skin diseases as ointment.

Sulphur is a mild antiseptic and parasiticide and is widely employed in the form of lotion or ointment in scabies, ringworm and acne.

Skinment is mainly used in ringworm, scabies, eczema and psoriasis.

Dosage:
Rub gently over the affected part at night and wash in the morning.
For delicate skin, it may be mixed with equal part of any edible
vegetable oil . Two applications may be necessary in hyper-keratotic
forms of foot and hand and covered with light dressing. Should not
be applied near the eyes.