Glycolic Acid

Glycolic Acid is organic acid. Glycolic Acid is used in preparation applied on skin for hyperpigmentation and photo-damaged skin.


Adult Dose
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to carboxylic acid derivative. . The Molecular Weight of Glycolic Acid is 76.05.
Contraindications
Glycolic Acid is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy,Breast feeding,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Glycolic Acid, which give rise to further complications include Severe pain.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Glycolic Acid are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Inflammation, Redness, Burning, Swelling, Peeling of skin, Stinging.
Indications
Glycolic Acid is primarily indicated in conditions like Hyperpigmentation.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Glycolic Acid was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Warnings
Individuals who have especially sensitive skin can also experience topical scarring if an excessive amount of the product is used. Prior to using products containing glycolic acid, do a trial test on a small patch of the skin within the area that the product is to be administered on.
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