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Salicylic Acid

MEDICATED WART REMOVERS

Standard Dose
Directions wash affected area. may soak corn in warm water for 5 minutes. dry area thoroughly if necessary, cut medicated disc to fit the wart. carefully apply the medicated with sticky side onto the wart. cover the medicated disc with the center of the bandage strip. repeat this procedure every 48 hours as needed (until wart is removed) for up to 12 weeks.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use For the removal of warts.
Summary

Indications and usage Use For the removal of warts.

The common wart is easily recognized by the rough 'cauliflower-like' appearance of the surface.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use For the removal of warts. The common wart is easily recognized by the rough 'cauliflower-like' appearance of the surface. Dosage and administration Directions wash affected area. may soak corn in warm water for 5 minutes. dry area thoroughly if necessary, cut medicated disc to fit the wart. carefully apply the medicated with sticky side onto the wart. cover the medicated disc with the center of the bandage strip. repeat this 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 if you are a diabetic if you have poor blood circulation on irritated skin or any area that is infected or reddened on genital warts or warts on the face on moles, birthmarks and warts with hair growing from them on mucous membranes such as nose, anus, genitals and lips Stop use and ask a doctor if discomfort persists Keep out of 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 if you are a diabetic if you have poor blood circulation on irritated skin or any area that is infected or reddened on genital warts or warts on the face on moles, birthmarks and warts with hair growing from them on mucous membranes such as nose, anus, genitals and lips Stop use and ask a doctor if discomfort persists Keep out of reach of children.
  • If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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