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Salicylic Acid

Dosage form
PATCH
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2026-03-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SALICYLIC ACID
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
​Active ingredient

Salicylic acid 40%

Purpose

Callus remover

Uses
  • for the removal of calluses
  • relieves pain by removing calluses
Warnings

For external use only.

Do not use

  • if you are a diabetic
  • if you have poor blood circulation
  • on irritated skin, on any area that is infected or reddened

Label information

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 and dry thoroughly
  • if necessary, cut medicated patch to fit callus
  • apply adhesive side down of medicated patch onto callus
  • cover medicated patch with pad
  • after 48 hours, remove medicated patch
  • repeat procedure every 48 hours as needed for up to 14 days (until callus is removed)
  • may soak callus in warm water for 5 minutes to assist in removal
Other information

store between 15°C to 30°C (59° to 86°F)

Inactive ingredients

acrylic adhesive, acrylic polymer, polyethylene, polyvinyl alcohol

Questions?

call 1-866-964-0939

Label information

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Principal Display Panel

CVS Health

Medicated

Callus

Removers

Salicylic Acid 40%

  • Effective callus

removal treatment

  • Cushioning pads help

protect against pressure

and friction

4 MEDICATED PATCHES
6 PROTECTIVE PADS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 6e49633a-b600-40c4-855d-545c4982e36f · Version 14
NDC: 59779-569