Whitfield Ointment is a Benzoic & salicylic acid ointment antifungal agent. Benzoic acid helps prevent infection caused by bacteria. Salicylic acid helps the body shed rough or dead skin cells. Benzoic acid and salicylic acid topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat skin irritation and inflammation caused by burns, insect bites, fungal infections, or eczema.
Description
which contains 3% salicylic acid and 3% benzoic acid, is a ointment effective in treating all dermatophyte infections apart from scalp or nail disease, or kerion.