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SALICYLIC ACID WART REMOVER

Dosage form
STRIP
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2026-01-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SALICYLIC ACID
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient

Salicylic acid 40%

Purpose

Wart remover

Use

for the removal of common warts. The common wart is easily recognized by the rough "cauliflower-like" appearance of the surface

Warnings

For External Use Only

Do not use

  • on irritated skin
  • on any area that is infected or reddened
  • on moles
  • on birthmarks
  • on warts with hair growing from them
  • on genital warts
  • on warts on the face
  • on warts on mucous membranes such as inside the mouth, nose, anus, genitals, lips

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • diabetes
  • poor blood circulation

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions
  • wash affected area
  • may soak wart in warm water for 5 minutes
  • dry area thoroughly
  • remove medicated pad from backing paper by pulling from center of pad
  • apply
  • repeat procedure every 48 hours as needed until wart is removed for up to 12 weeks. If the wart is still present after 12 weeks consult a physician.
Other information
  • store at room temperature
  • avoid excessive heat (37ºC, 99ºF)
Inactive ingredients

lanolin, polybutene, rosin ester, rubber

Principal Display Panel

CVS

Maximum Strength+

Wart Remover Strips

Salicylic Acid 40%

Compare to Compound W active ingredient

3-in-1 Treatment+Cushion+Waterproof Protection

Efectively Removes Warts

14 MEDICATED PADS

+under OTC monograph

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 58a95702-364a-4c19-afd8-51973b79ea85 · Version 6
NDC: 69842-596