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About Whitfield's Ointment

Whitfield's Ointment is a dermatological medication primarily used to treat eczema, psoriasis, skin irritation and inflammation caused by burns, insect bites, fungal infections. Eczema is a condition in which skin patches become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough. Psoriasis is a skin disorder in which skin cells multiply up to 10 times faster than usual, leading to skin build-up into bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales. These commonly appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. 

Whitfield's Ointment is composed of two medicines: Salicylic acid and Benzoic acid. Salicylic acid is a keratolytic medicine (softens, separates, and causes desquamation (peeling) of the cornified epithelium or horny layer of skin), which breaks down the clumps of keratin, removes dead skin cells, and softens the skin. Salicylic acid is also an anti-inflammatory agent and topical antibacterial agent. Benzoic acid is a fungistatic/antiseptic agent and works by inhibiting the growth of fungi. It is also used as an antimicrobial preservative.

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Whitfield's Ointment is for topical (for skin use) only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse thoroughly with cold water. Whitfield's Ointment has common side effects like warmth or a burning sensation, skin irritation, itching and redness at the application site. The burning sensation may usually last for five minutes after application.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Whitfield's Ointment other medications. Do not put a dressing or bandage on the affected area unless the doctor advised doing so. Whitfield's Ointment should not be applied on mucous membranes, lesions, and large areas of skin. Please check with your doctor before using Whitfield's Ointment , if you have kidney, liver diseases, and other skin infections. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Whitfield's Ointment .

Uses of Whitfield's Ointment

Eczema, psoriasis, and, localised fungal infections of the skin.

Medicinal Benefits

Whitfield's Ointment is a combination medicine of Salicylic acid and Benzoic acid. Salicylic acid is a keratolytic medicine (softens, separates, and causes desquamation (peeling) of the cornified epithelium or horny layer of skin) that breaks down the clumps of keratin, removes dead skin cells, softens the skin. Salicylic acid is also an anti-inflammatory agent and topical antibacterial agent. Benzoic acid is a fungistatic/antiseptic agent inhibits the growth of fungi.

Directions for Use

It is only for external use. Take a small amount and apply it as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid contact with the nose, mouth or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Whitfield's Ointment

  • Warmth or a burning sensation
  • Skin irritation
  • Itching and redness at the application site

Drug Warnings

Before using Whitfield's Ointment , let your doctor know if have a history of kidney, liver diseases, allergic reactions to Whitfield's Ointment and other medicines. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or already pregnant and a lactating mother. If you apply Whitfield's Ointment to breasts or nipple for treatment, wash it off while nursing your baby. Do not apply Whitfield's Ointment on mucous membranes, lesions, and large areas of skin.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Whitfield's Ointment may interact with other dermatological medicines (adapalene, alitretinoin, bexarotene, isotretinoin, tazarotene, tretinoin, and trifarotene).

Drug-Food Interaction: No drug-food interactions found/ established. However avoiding fatty foods, alcohol, and caffeine can effectively manage fungal infections.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines, kidney, liver diseases, and other skin infections before using Whitfield's Ointment .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ADAPALENE
  • ALITRETINOIN
  • BEXAROTENE
  • ISOTRETINOIN
  • TAZAROTENE
  • TRETINOIN
  • TRIFAROTENE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
  • Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and spread of the fungal infection.
  • Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent fungal infections.
  • Do not scratch the affected area of skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
  • Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
  • Wash your bedsheets and towels regularly.
  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
  • Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and sleep peacefully.

Special Advise

  • It is advised to reach out to your doctor if the fungal infection symptoms persist or worsen even after two weeks of treatment.
  • Before applying Whitfield's Ointment , clean and dry the affected area. Avoid contact of Whitfield's Ointment with nose, mouth or eyes. If Whitfield's Ointment comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Eczema: It is a condition in which skin patches become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough. Some types of eczema can also lead to blisters (a small bubble on the skin that is filled with serum and is caused by friction, burning, or other damage).

Psoriasis: It is a skin disorder in which skin cells multiply up to 10 times faster than usual, leading to skin build-up into bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales. These most commonly appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back.

Fungal infection: A fungal infection (also called mycosis) is a skin disease caused by a fungus when it invades the skin tissue. 

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About Whitfield's Ointment

Whitfield's Ointment is a dermatological medication primarily used to treat eczema, psoriasis, skin irritation and inflammation caused by burns, insect bites, fungal infections. Eczema is a condition in which skin patches become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough. Psoriasis is a skin disorder in which skin cells multiply up to 10 times faster than usual, leading to skin build-up into bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales. These commonly appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. 

Whitfield's Ointment is composed of two medicines: Salicylic acid and Benzoic acid. Salicylic acid is a keratolytic medicine (softens, separates, and causes desquamation (peeling) of the cornified epithelium or horny layer of skin), which breaks down the clumps of keratin, removes dead skin cells, and softens the skin. Salicylic acid is also an anti-inflammatory agent and topical antibacterial agent. Benzoic acid is a fungistatic/antiseptic agent and works by inhibiting the growth of fungi. It is also used as an antimicrobial preservative.

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Whitfield's Ointment is for topical (for skin use) only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse thoroughly with cold water. Whitfield's Ointment has common side effects like warmth or a burning sensation, skin irritation, itching and redness at the application site. The burning sensation may usually last for five minutes after application.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Whitfield's Ointment other medications. Do not put a dressing or bandage on the affected area unless the doctor advised doing so. Whitfield's Ointment should not be applied on mucous membranes, lesions, and large areas of skin. Please check with your doctor before using Whitfield's Ointment , if you have kidney, liver diseases, and other skin infections. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Whitfield's Ointment .

Whitfield's Ointment 400 gm, Pack of 1 OINTMENT
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Composition :

BENZOIC ACID-6%W/W + SALICYLIC ACID-3%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sipali Chemicals

Consume Type :

TOPICAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Whitfield's Ointment consists of Salicylic acid and Benzoic acid that can effectively treat skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. Salicylic acid is a keratolytic agent and causes shedding of the outer layer of skin. Benzoic acid is a fungistatic/antiseptic agent and inhibits the growth of fungi.

Whitfield's Ointment is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not put bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Whitfield's Ointment unless the doctor advised doing so. Do not apply Whitfield's Ointment on mucous membranes, lesions, or large areas of skin. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water.

It is not advised to stop using Whitfield's Ointment even after your symptoms are relieved. You should complete the full course of treatment. You might see improvement in your symptoms, but the disease might not be cured completely.

You are required to maintain at least a three-hour gap after application of Whitfield's Ointment if you are using more than one topical medicine.

It is advised to avoid using any cosmetic products while being treated with Whitfield's Ointment to prevent any interaction or skin irritation.

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

No interaction found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using Whitfield's Ointment .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Whitfield's Ointment .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is limited data on how Whitfield's Ointment affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Whitfield's Ointment . However, if nursing mothers apply Whitfield's Ointment to their breasts for treatment, it is advised to wash the affected area thoroughly before breastfeeding the baby.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Whitfield's Ointment has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Whitfield's Ointment .

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Whitfield's Ointment .

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Whitfield's Ointment is to be used on children below 12 years of age only when prescribed by the doctor.

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Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:30 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.drugs.com/uk/pdf/leaflet/339946.pdf
  2. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/benzoic-acid-and-salicylic-acid-topical.html
  3. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/whitfields-ointment-topical.html
  4. https://www.drugs.com/inactive/benzoic-acid-22.html
  5. https://medicalguidelines.msf.org/viewport/EssDr/english/benzoic-acid-+-salicylic-acid-ointment-whitfields-ointment-16687860.html

Uses of Whitfield's Ointment

Eczema, psoriasis, and, localised fungal infections of the skin.

Medicinal Benefits

Whitfield's Ointment is a combination medicine of Salicylic acid and Benzoic acid. Salicylic acid is a keratolytic medicine (softens, separates, and causes desquamation (peeling) of the cornified epithelium or horny layer of skin) that breaks down the clumps of keratin, removes dead skin cells, softens the skin. Salicylic acid is also an anti-inflammatory agent and topical antibacterial agent. Benzoic acid is a fungistatic/antiseptic agent inhibits the growth of fungi.

Directions for Use

It is only for external use. Take a small amount and apply it as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid contact with the nose, mouth or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Before using Whitfield's Ointment , let your doctor know if have a history of kidney, liver diseases, allergic reactions to Whitfield's Ointment and other medicines. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or already pregnant and a lactating mother. If you apply Whitfield's Ointment to breasts or nipple for treatment, wash it off while nursing your baby. Do not apply Whitfield's Ointment on mucous membranes, lesions, and large areas of skin.

Therapeutic Class

TOPICAL ANTISEPTICS, SKIN ANTISEPTICS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ADAPALENE
  • ALITRETINOIN
  • BEXAROTENE
  • ISOTRETINOIN
  • TAZAROTENE
  • TRETINOIN
  • TRIFAROTENE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
  • Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and spread of the fungal infection.
  • Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent fungal infections.
  • Do not scratch the affected area of skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
  • Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
  • Wash your bedsheets and towels regularly.
  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
  • Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and sleep peacefully.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • It is advised to reach out to your doctor if the fungal infection symptoms persist or worsen even after two weeks of treatment.
  • Before applying Whitfield's Ointment , clean and dry the affected area. Avoid contact of Whitfield's Ointment with nose, mouth or eyes. If Whitfield's Ointment comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Eczema: It is a condition in which skin patches become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough. Some types of eczema can also lead to blisters (a small bubble on the skin that is filled with serum and is caused by friction, burning, or other damage).

Psoriasis: It is a skin disorder in which skin cells multiply up to 10 times faster than usual, leading to skin build-up into bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales. These most commonly appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back.

Fungal infection: A fungal infection (also called mycosis) is a skin disease caused by a fungus when it invades the skin tissue. 

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