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Salicylic Acid

Dosage form
PATCH
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2026-03-23
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SALICYLIC ACID
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
​Active ingredient

Salicylic acid 40% w/w

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, 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

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
  • 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
Other information

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

​Inactive ingredients

acrylic adhesive, acrylic polymer, polyethylene, polyvinyl alcohol

Questions?

Call 1-866-964-0939

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Wart

Remover

SALICYLIC ACID

  • Patch/pad method to cover

and remove warts

  • No- mess treatment

  • Safe and effective


Two -step application

18 MEDICATED PATCHES
20 CONCEALING PADS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 8560ca4c-f5e7-4473-a4ff-e4361366d7e7 · Version 12
NDC: 59779-136