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Maxsalic Ointment is used to reduce swelling, itching, redness, and dead skin cells caused by specific skin problems such as psoriasis (scales and itchy, dry patches) and eczema (itchy, cracked, swollen or rough skin). It contains Betamethasone and Salicylic acid, which work together by reducing the amount of inflammatory chemicals your body makes, thereby stopping the body's natural immune response, which helps to control swelling and inflammation. Also, it works by breaking down a protein known as keratin (that forms part of skin structure), removing dead skin cells, and softening skin. Some people may experience side effects such as skin rash, inflammation (swelling and redness) of hair follicles, blistering, itching, swelling, stinging or burning sensation of at the site of application. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as the fabric (bedding, clothing, dressings) that is in contact with this medicine catches fire and burns quickly.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Roussel Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Maxsalic Ointment

Maxsalic Ointment is a topical medication prescribed to treat inflammatory, dry, and scaly skin conditions such as psoriasis and chronic eczema. Its primary medical purpose is to clear away hardened, scaly skin layers while reducing the swelling, redness, and itching underneath. This treatment is formulated to help your skin heal and return to its normal texture.

For the best results, you should apply Maxsalic Ointment consistently and exactly at the frequency recommended by your doctor, which is typically once or twice daily. Because this is a topical medication applied directly to the skin, food intake does not affect how it works. Combining this treatment with daily lifestyle habits, like taking shorter baths and keeping your skin moisturised, can significantly support your healing process.

While Maxsalic Ointment is highly effective, it can occasionally cause local side effects like mild burning, irritation, or dryness where it is applied. If you experience serious side effects, such as thinning skin, stretch marks, or signs that the medication is absorbing into your bloodstream, stop using it and consult your doctor immediately.

Before you start using Maxsalic Ointment, tell your doctor if you have any active skin infections, such as chickenpox, herpes, or fungal infections. Do not use this medicine if you have a known allergy to any of its components or if you have open wounds or severe skin damage at the application site.

It is also important to tell your doctor about other skin products or medications you are currently using, as mixing them may cause increased irritation. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or are caring for an elderly family member, consult your doctor or pharmacist to make sure this medication is safe for your specific situation.

Uses of Maxsalic Ointment

Maxsalic Ointment may be prescribed for the following conditions: 

  • Psoriasis: Maxsalic Ointment helps by softening and removing the thick, scaly patches (plaques) associated with psoriasis, while simultaneously calming the underlying inflammation and redness.
  • Chronic Eczema: It relieves severe itching, swelling, and redness while smoothing out rough, dry, and leathery patches of skin.
  • Dermatitis with Scaling: It treats various localised, scaly skin conditions by breaking down hardened skin cells and reducing localised skin irritation.

Key Benefits

Maxsalic Ointment combines an anti-inflammatory medicine with a skin-softening agent to help manage scaly, inflamed skin conditions. Together, they help relieve symptoms and improve the appearance of affected skin.

  • Reduces Inflammation: Helps relieve redness, swelling, and irritation associated with inflammatory skin conditions.
  • Relieves Itching: Provides relief from persistent itching and discomfort, helping improve daily comfort.
  • Removes Scaly Skin: Salicylic acid helps soften and remove thick, scaly, or crusted skin, allowing the medicine to work more effectively.
  • Promotes Skin Healing: Helps restore smoother, healthier-looking skin by controlling inflammation and reducing excessive scaling.
  • Prevents Cracking and Peeling: Regular use may help reduce skin cracking, peeling, and discomfort caused by thickened plaques.

Directions for Use

Please follow these step-by-step instructions for applying this topical medication safely and effectively:

  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before applying the medicine.
  • Clean and completely dry the affected skin area.
  • Apply a thin layer of Maxsalic Ointment to the affected area and rub it in gently.
  • Wash your hands after application to prevent accidentally spreading the medicine to unaffected areas, unless your hands are the area being treated.
  • Do not cover the treated area with bandages, dressings, or tight clothing unless your doctor specifically instructs you to do so, as this can increase absorption and raise the risk of side effects.

Always follow your doctor's exact instructions regarding how much to apply and how long to continue the treatment.

How Maxsalic Ointment Works

Maxsalic Ointment is a combination medicine designed to tackle scaling and inflammation together. It contains two active components that work in harmony to clear your skin. The first active component is a strong corticosteroid called betamethasone. It works deep within the skin cells to suppress inflammatory substances such as prostaglandins and cytokines that cause redness, swelling, and severe itching. This calms the overactive immune response in the affected skin area. The second active component is salicylic acid, a keratolytic or peeling agent. It works by softening keratin, a protein that holds dry, scaly skin cells together. By breaking down this protein, salicylic acid encourages the outer layer of dead, scaly skin to peel away naturally. This clearing of the scaly barrier allows the anti-inflammatory corticosteroid to penetrate the skin more effectively and reach the affected areas. Together, these actions help relieve inflammation, reduce scaling, and improve the appearance and comfort of affected skin.
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Alcohol

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Interaction of Maxsalic Ointment with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Maxsalic Ointment.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Maxsalic Ointment is Category C pregnancy drug and is given to a pregnant woman only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. So if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please consult a doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Do not apply Maxsalic Ointment on the breast area or nipple before breastfeeding baby. Maxsalic Ointment is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Maxsalic Ointment usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Maxsalic Ointment in patients with Liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Maxsalic Ointment in patients with Kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Maxsalic Ointment should be used with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Maxsalic Ointment if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Maxsalic Ointment if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before giivng Maxsalic Ointment to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Maxsalic Ointment if the benefits outweigh the risks.

What if I have taken an overdose of Maxsalic Ointment

Do not apply Maxsalic Ointment in large amounts or use it for a long time than recommended, as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Use Lukewarm Water: Avoid hot showers and baths, as hot water may worsen skin dryness and irritation.
  • Moisturise Regularly: Apply a gentle, fragrance-free moisturiser as advised by your doctor to help maintain skin hydration.
  • Avoid Harsh Skin Products: Stay away from soaps, exfoliants, and skincare products containing alcohol that may irritate sensitive skin.
  • Wear Breathable Clothing: Choose loose-fitting cotton clothing to minimise friction, sweating, and irritation of affected areas.
  • Track Symptom Triggers: Keep a record of factors such as stress, foods, weather changes, or other triggers that may worsen your skin condition.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Maxsalic Ointment to start to work: The time required for Maxsalic Ointment to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Maxsalic Ointment last: The duration of action for Maxsalic Ointment is unknown.

What if you forget to take Maxsalic Ointment

Apply the missed dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular schedule. Do not apply an extra amount of Maxsalic Ointment to make up for the missed dose.

Storage

•Store Maxsalic Ointment at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F). •Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use.

Drug Warnings

  • Check Before Use: Inspect the cream or ointment before application and do not use it if you notice changes in colour, texture, or separation.
  • Avoid Sensitive Areas: Do not apply this medicine to the face, groin, underarms, or skin folds unless specifically directed by your doctor.
  • Do Not Apply to Damaged Skin: Avoid using the medicine on open wounds, cuts, or infected skin areas.
  • Avoid Contact with Eyes and Mouth: Keep the medicine away from the eyes, nose, mouth, and other mucous membranes. Rinse thoroughly with water if accidental contact occurs.
  • Use Only as Prescribed: Do not use Maxsalic Ointment for longer than recommended, as prolonged use may cause skin thinning, stretch marks, and other steroid-related side effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

Inform your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines or products, as they may interact with Maxsalic Ointment:

  • Other Topical Steroids: Using other steroid creams alongside Maxsalic Ointment may increase the risk of systemic absorption and side effects.
  • Medicated Soaps or Acne Treatments: Using peeling agents, drying soaps, or products containing alcohol or salicylic acid at the same site can cause severe skin dryness and irritation.

Drug-Disease Interactions

Inform your doctor if you have a history of the following conditions before using Maxsalic Ointment, as it may require special precautions:

  • Active Skin Infections: Avoid applying Maxsalic Ointment to skin affected by active viral, bacterial, or fungal infections, as the steroid component can hide or worsen the infection.
  • Skin Atrophy (Thinning): Do not use this product if you already have pre-existing skin thinning, as it can worsen the condition.
  • Diabetes: If absorbed through the skin in large amounts, topical steroids may affect blood sugar control; talk to your doctor if you have diabetes.
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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

Maxsalic Ointment is used to reduce swelling, itching, redness, and dead skin cells caused by specific skin problems such as psoriasis (scales and itchy, dry patches) and eczema (itchy, cracked, swollen or rough skin).
No, you are not recommended to use Maxsalic Ointment if you have rosacea (redness and often red, small, pus-filled bumps on the face), acne, dermatitis (redness and swelling of the skin) around the mouth, chickenpox, cold sores, nappy rash, genital itching or other skin problems as it may worsen the condition. However, inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions before taking Maxsalic Ointment.
You are recommended to use Maxsalic Ointment for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the condition persists or worsens after 4 weeks of treatment with Maxsalic Ointment, please consult a doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop using Maxsalic Ointment without consulting your doctor as discontinuing Maxsalic Ointment suddenly may cause redness, burning or stinging sensation of the skin. Therefore, take Maxsalic Ointment for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Maxsalic Ointment, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be reduced gradually.
No, Maxsalic Ointment is not used to treat diaper rash as using Maxsalic Ointment under child’s nappy enables Maxsalic Ointment to pass through the skin easily and cause adverse effects. However, please consult a doctor before using Maxsalic Ointment in children.
Maxsalic Ointment may cause side effects such as skin rash, blistering, inflammation (swelling and redness) of hair follicles, itching, stinging, swelling or burning sensation at the application site. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
No, Maxsalic Ointment should not be used for pimples or acne as it can worsen acne. Also, do not use Maxsalic Ointment for any other skin condition for which the underlying cause is unknown. Use Maxsalic Ointment only if prescribed by a doctor.
If your eyes come in contact with Maxsalic Ointment, immediately rinse with water thoroughly. Keep your eyes open when you rinse. If you continue to feel any discomfort, contact a doctor immediately.
No, Maxsalic Ointment cannot be used for any skin condition. It is used to manage specific skin problems such as psoriasis and eczema. However, consult your doctor before using Maxsalic Ointment.
Yes, Maxsalic Ointment may interact with other medicines. Therefore, inform your doctor about all the medications you are using.
If you forget to use Maxsalic Ointment, apply it as soon as you remember. But, if it is time for your next application, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dose. Do not apply extra to make up for a missed dose.
You are recommended to take your doctor’s advice before using Maxsalic Ointment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
The interaction of Maxsalic Ointment with alcohol is unknown. Therefore, please discuss with your doctor if you have habit of alcohol consumption.
Yes, Maxsalic Ointment usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Store Maxsalic Ointment below 25°C. Protect from light. Keep it out of reach of children.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Prop. No.-K-318, Ground Floor Kh. No. 316, Lado Sarai New Delhi 110030 India
Other Info - MA16891
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