Bensal HP

Generic name:benzoic acid and salicylic acid (topical) [ ben-ZOE-ic-AS-id-and-SAL-i-SIL-ik-AS-id ]
Drug class:Topical keratolytics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 20, 2021.

What is Bensal HP?

Bensal HP ointment contains benzoic acid, salicylic acid and proprietary red oak bark extract (QRB-7).Benzoic acid helps prevent infection caused by bacteria. Salicylic acid helps the body shed rough or dead skin cells.

Bensal HP ointment is used to treat skin irritation and inflammation caused by burns, insect bites, fungal infections, or eczema.

Bensal HP may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Bensal HP is for use only on the skin. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

You may experience a mild warming at the treatment sight for 3-5 minutes after application. Stop using Bensal HP and call your doctor if the burning sensation lasts for longer than 7 days.

Before using this medicine

You should not use Bensal HP if you are allergic to benzoic acid, salicylic acid, or polyethylene glycol.

It is not known whether Bensal HP will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.

It is not known whether benzoic acid and salicylic acid passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Bensal HP is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I use Bensal HP?

Bensal HP ointment is usually applied 2 times per day. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Do not take by mouth. Bensal HP is for use only on the skin. Do not use this medicine on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. If this medicine gets in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina, rinse with water.

Wash your hands before and after applying Bensal HP.

Gently rinse the affected skin with saline or water before treating it with this medicine. Pat the skin dry with a clean towel or cotton gauze.

Apply a generous amount of the medicine and spread it evenly to form a 1/8-inch thick layer over the treated area.

It is best to apply Bensal HP ointment to your skin with a clean cotton swab. Throw the swab away after one use. You may also apply the medicine to a cotton gauze pad and then place the gauze over your skin.

Keep the treated skin area clean and expose it to air whenever possible.

Do not cover the treated skin area with an adhesive bandage unless your doctor tells you to.

Do not allow the tip of the medicine tube to touch any surfaces, including the skin you are treating.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, or if they get worse while using Bensal HP.

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