Bells Whitfield's Ointment Bells Whitfield's Ointment contains the active ingredients Benzoic Acid, which helps prevent infection caused by bacteria, & Salicylic Acid, which helps the body shed rough or dead skin cells. Bells Whitfield's Ointment treats skin irritation & inflammation caused by burns, insect bites, fungal infections, & eczema. Bells Whitfield's Ointment may also be used for other purposes as recommended by a doctor or pharmacist. Directions This medication is for use only on the skin. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Wash your hands before & after applying this medication. Use saline or water to gently rinse the skin area you will be treating. Pat the skin dry with a clean towel or cotton gauze. Apply a generous amount of the medicine to the skin area to be treated. Spread the medicine evenly to form a few millimetres thick layer. You may apply this medication with your fingers directly to the skin or apply it using a cotton swab. You may also apply the medicine to a cotton gauze & then place the gauze over the skin. Keep the treated skin area clean & expose it to air whenever possible. Do not wear a bandage over the treated skin unless your doctor has told you to. Use this medication twice each day unless your doctor has told you otherwise. Call your doctor if your skin condition does not improve within 7 days of using Bells Whitfield's Ointment.