Do children under 12 need supervision when using Duofilm?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, children under 12 should receive Duofilm treatment under supervision, and treatment of children under 2 is not recommended.

DuofilmThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 16Document updated 3 November 2020

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lactic acid + salicylic acid · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, children under 12 should receive Duofilm treatment under supervision, and treatment of children under 2 is not recommended.

DuofilmThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 16Document updated 3 November 2020

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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