Ionil Plus (Topical)
Generic name:salicylic acid (topical route) [ sal-i-SIL-ik-AS-id ]
Drug classes:Topical acne agents, Topical keratolytics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 28, 2022.
The Ionil Plus brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Akurza
- Aliclen
- Avosil
- Betasal
- Compound W
- Corn Removing
- Dermarest Psoriasis
- DHS Sal
- Drytex
- Duofilm
- Duoplant
- Durasal
- Freezone
- Fung-O
- Gets-It Corn/Callus Remover
- Gordofilm
- Hydrisalic
- Ionil
- Ionil Plus
- Keralyt
- Keralyt Scalp
- Lupicare
- Mediplast
- Mg217 Sal-Acid
- Mosco Corn & Callus Remover
- Neutrogena
- Occlusal-HP
- Off-Ezy
- Oxy Balance
- P & S
- Palmer's Skin Success Acne Cleanser
- Propa pH
- Salac
- Sal-Acid Plaster
- Salactic Film
- Salacyn
- Salex
- Salitop
- Salkera
- Sal-Plant Gel
- Salvax
- Seba-Clear
- Stri-Dex
- Thera-Sal
- Therasoft Anti-Acne
- Tinamed
- Ti-Seb
- Virasal
- Wart-Off Maximum Strength
- Zapzyt
In Canada
- Acnex
- Acnomel Acne Mask
- Clear Away Wart Removal System
- Compound W One-Step Wart Remover
- Compound W Plus
- Dr. Scholl's Clear Away One Step Plantar Wart Remover
- Dr. Scholl's Cushlin Ultra Slim Callus Removers
- Dr. Scholl's Cushlin Ultra Slim Corn Removers
- Duoforte 27
- Freezone - One Step Callus Remover Pad
- Freezone - One Step Corn Remover Pad
Available Dosage Forms:
- Gel/Jelly
- Solution
- Soap
- Pad
- Liquid
- Cream
- Ointment
- Foam
- Lotion
- Patch, Extended Release
- Bandage
- Shampoo
Therapeutic Class: Keratolytic
Pharmacologic Class: NSAID
Chemical Class: Salicylate, Non-Aspirin
Uses for Ionil Plus
Salicylic acid topical is used to treat many skin disorders, such as acne, dandruff, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis of the skin and scalp, calluses, corns, common warts, and plantar warts, depending on the dosage form and strength of the preparation.
This medicine is available without a prescription. Some of these preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Ionil Plus
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, ...
