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Salicylic Acid

MEDICATED PLANTAR WART REMOVER

Standard Dose
​Directions wash affected area, may soak wart in warm water for 5 minutes dry area thoroughly if necessary, cut medicated patch to fit wart apply the adhesive side of patch onto wart cover medicated patch with pad to conceal area repeat procedure every 48 hours as needed (until wart is removed) for up to 12 weeks
Max Dose
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Primary Use
​Uses for the removal of plantar warts on the bottom of the foot.
Summary

Indications and usage ​Uses for the removal of plantar warts on the bottom of the foot.

The plantar wart is recognized by its location only on the bottom of the foot, its tenderness, and the interruption of the footprint pattern.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage ​Uses for the removal of plantar warts on the bottom of the foot. The plantar wart is recognized by its location only on the bottom of the foot, its tenderness, and the interruption of the footprint pattern. Dosage and administration ​Directions wash affected area, may soak wart in warm water for 5 minutes dry area thoroughly if necessary, cut medicated patch to fit wart apply the adhesive side of patch onto wart cover medicated patch with pad to conceal area repeat procedure every 48 hours as needed (until wart is removed) for up to 12 weeks Warnings and cautions ​Warnings For external use only. Do not use on irritated, infected or reddened skin on genital warts and warts on the face on moles, birthmarks and warts with hair growing from them on mucous membranes Ask a doctor before use if you ahve diabetes poor blood circulation Stop use and ask a doctor if discomfort persists. Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • ​Warnings For external use only.
  • Do not use on irritated, infected or reddened skin on genital warts and warts on the face on moles, birthmarks and warts with hair growing from them on mucous membranes Ask a doctor before use if you ahve diabetes poor blood circulation Stop use and ask a doctor if discomfort persists.
  • Keep out of the reach of children.
  • If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Interaction Notes

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