Drug General Information (ID: DDI02L5IH8)
  Drug Name Salicylic acid (topical) Drug Info Isotretinoin Drug Info
  Drug Type Small molecule Small molecule
  Therapeutic Class Antiinflammatory Agents Antiacne Agents/Antineoplastics
  Structure

 Mechanism of Salicylic acid (topical)-Isotretinoin Interaction (Severity Level: Moderate)
     Increased risk of other adverse reactions (Unspecific) Click to Show/Hide Mechanism Graph
      Drug Name Salicylic acid (topical) Isotretinoin
      Mechanism Local skin irritation/drying Local skin irritation/drying
      Key Mechanism Factor 1
Factor Name Adverse reactions
Factor Description An adverse reaction is an unexpected negative reaction to a medication or treatment that happens even when it's used correctly.
      Mechanism Description
  • Increased risk of adverse reactions by the combination of Salicylic acid (topical) and Isotretinoin 

Recommended Action
      Management Concurrent use should generally be avoided.

References
1 Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics.".
2 Pharmaceutical Society of Australia "APPGuide online. Australian prescription products guide online.".