Last update Nov. 7, 2015

Salicylic Acid

Compatible

Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.

It is topically used as a keratolytic, antiseptic, antifungal, dermatological and stomatological agent.

At last update no published data on excretion into breast milk were found .

Systemic absorption (distribution into the body) depends on the concentration of the product used and the duration of application. Absorption may reach 10 to 25% of the total amount applied on the skin. It is recommended not to use during lactation in large areas of skin or for prolonged periods.

Available data on the elimination of Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin-ASA) in breast milk indicates it is clinically insignificant.
No cases have been reported on Reye's syndrome by ASA through the breast milk which is considered very unlikely to occur with isolated and/or small doses used as antithrombotic treatments and anti-abortion measures, even less after application on the skin or topically in the mouth.

Do not apply on the breast to prevent ingestion by the infant. If necessary, apply it after the feed and wipe it off thoroughly with water before the next feed.

Alternatives

  • Azelaic Acid (Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)

Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM team of health professionals, and are based on updated scientific publications. It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it. The pharmaceutical industry contraindicates breastfeeding, mistakenly and without scientific reasons, in most of the drug data sheets.

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Other names

Salicylic Acid in other languages or writings:

Tradenames

Main tradenames from several countries containing Salicylic Acid in its composition:

  • Acnoxin™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Antiverrugas™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Artrilan™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Astriluge™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Butayonacol™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Callicida (Argentina)™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Callicida™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Callicida Cor Pik™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Callicida Kendu
  • Capasal™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Clabin™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Clearasil (Malaysia)
  • Dermacne™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Dermoscalp™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Duofilm
  • Ecnagel™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Hebrin™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Hyaluron™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Ionil Champu™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Ionil-T™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Lotio decapans™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Neutrogena T/Sal™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Oilalfo Compuesto™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Oilsor™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Pyralvex™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Quocin 120 mg/ 60 mg/ ml Colodión™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Sebcur-T™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Synthol™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Tarsum™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Trans-Ver-Sal
  • Transvercid
  • Ungüento Morry
  • Verrugard™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Verrupatch
  • Versiclear™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Viron Wart Lotion™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • Waruzol™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition
  • X-Seb T™. Contains other elements than Salicylic Acid in its composition

Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Molecular weight 138 daltons
Tmax 1.4 - 3.5 (derm.) hours

References

  1. Ly S, Kamal K, Manjaly P, Barbieri JS, Mostaghimi A. Treatment of Acne Vulgaris During Pregnancy and Lactation: A Narrative Review. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2023 Jan;13(1):115-130. Abstract Full text (link to original source)
  2. Murase J. Safe Skin Care During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding. Fact Sheet. For the media. American Academy of Dermatology. 2015 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  3. Madan RK, Levitt J. A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  4. Kong YL, Tey HL. Treatment of acne vulgaris during pregnancy and lactation. Drugs. 2013 Jun;73(8):779-87. Abstract
  5. Fung W, Orak D, Re TA, Haughey DB. Relative bioavailability of salicylic acid following dermal application of a 30% salicylic acid skin peel preparation. J Pharm Sci. 2008 Abstract
  6. Unsworth J, d'Assis-Fonseca A, Beswick DT, Blake DR. Serum salicylate levels in a breast fed infant. Ann Rheum Dis. 1987 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)

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