Which ingredient in Duofilm can cause allergic contact dermatitis?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Colophony in Duofilm may cause allergic contact dermatitis.

DuofilmThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · 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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Colophony in Duofilm may cause allergic contact dermatitis.

DuofilmThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 16Document updated 3 November 2020

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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