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Salicylic acid

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 adhesive side down of patch onto wart cover patch with pad to conceal area repeat this procedure every 48 hours as needed (until wart is removed) for up to 12 weeks
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Use for the removal of common warts.
Summary

Indications and usage Use for the removal of common 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 common 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 wart in warm water for 5 minutes dry area thoroughly if necessary, cut medicated patch to fit wart apply adhesive side down of patch onto wart cover patch with pad to conceal area 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 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 have diabetes poor blood circulation Stop use and ask a doctor if discomforts 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 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 have diabetes poor blood circulation Stop use and ask a doctor if discomforts persists ​Keep out of reach of children.
  • ​ If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Interaction Notes

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