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Salicylic Acid

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2026-04-30
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

Use
  • 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 eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes
  • avoid inhaling vapors
  • cap bottle tightly​ and store at room temperature away from heat

Stop use and ask 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°-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

Label information

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​Principal Display Pan el

CVS

Maximum Strength

WART

REMOVER

LIQUID

Salicylic Acid 17%/ Wart Remover

Compare to Compound W

active ingredient

Maximum Strength

WART REMOVER

LIQUID

NET 0.5 FL OZ (15mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 90bc4d32-f865-4e33-86a0-4b860b610fa8 · Version 18
NDC: 59779-500