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Salicylic Acid

Dosage form
PATCH
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2024-11-12
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

  • if you are a diabetic
  • if you have poor blood circulation
  • 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

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 disc to fit wart
  • apply adhesive side down of disc onto wart
  • cover disc with cushions 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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Hydrogel

Clear

Wart

Remover

SALICYLIC ACID 40%

MAXIMUM

STRENGTH

  • Maximum strength salicylic acid

removes warts safely & effectively

  • Cushions & conceals
  • Thin, flexible bandage

provides contoured fit

9 CUSHIONS

12 MEDICATED DISCS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9234ceaf-16fd-421b-e053-2995a90af520 · Version 6
NDC: 69842-294