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Salicylic Acid

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Walgreen Company
Label updated
2026-06-08
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SALICYLIC ACID
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
​Active ingredient

Salicylic acid 17%w/w

Purpose

Wart remover

Uses
  • for the removal of common warts and plantar warts on the bottom of the foot. The common wart is easily recognized by the rough 'cauliflower-like' appearance of the surface. The plantar wart is recognized by its location only on the bottom of the foot, its tenderness, and the interruption of the footprint pattern.
​ ​ ​Warnings

For external use only.

​Flammable

  • keep away from fire or flame

​Do not use

  • if you are diabetic or if you have poor blood circulation
  • on genital warts or warts on the face or mucous membrane
  • on moles, birthmarks or warts with hair growing from them
  • on irritated skin or on any area that is infected or reddened

​When using this product

  • If product gets into the eye, flush with water for 15 minutes
  • avoid inhaling vapors
  • cap bottle tightly and store at room temperature away from heat

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.

​Directions
  • wash affected area, may soak wart in warm water for 5 minutes
  • dry area thoroughly
  • carefully apply one drop at a time with applicator to sufficiently cover each wart
  • let dry
  • repeat this procedure once or twice daily as needed (until wart is removed) for up to 12 weeks

​Other information
  • store between 20° - 25°C (68°F to 77°F)
  • close tightly to prevent solidification
  • wipe top of bottle clean after each use
  • discard when signs of wart no longer appear
  • avoid surrounding skin when applying product
  • do not allow to come into contact with fabrics, floors, countertops or other surfaces -- will stain
Inactive ingredients

camphor, castor oil, ethanol, ethyl ether, nitrocellulose

​Questions?

Call 1-866-964-0939

​Principal Display Panel

Walgreens

Compare to the active ingredient in
Compound W Liquid Wart Remover


Liquid Wart
Remover

SALICYLIC ACID 17%

Maximum Strength Medicated

  • Removes common & plantar warts
  • Easy brush application

0.31 FL. OZ. (9 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 6d25542c-0b86-4002-92b9-db2e726a7dcd · Version 13
NDC: 0363-8217