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Compound W

Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
ASO LLC
Label updated
2026-05-27
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 and plantar warts.
  • the common wart is easily recognized by the rough “cauliflower-like” appearance on 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 and flame.

Do not use

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

When using this product

  • avoid contact with eyes. If product gets into the eye, flush with water for 15 minutes.
  • avoid inhaling vapors
  • cap 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

DIRECTIONS
  • wash affected area
  • may soak wart in warm water for 5 minutes
  • dry area thoroughly
  • by squeezing tube gently, apply one drop at a time 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
  • Apply gel to wart and let dry (for approx. 5 minutes after application), before covering the wart with the ProShield Patch.
  • store at room temperature
  • avoid excessive heat 37C (99F)
  • skin discoloration may accur during or after use
  • wipe the tip of the tube with a paper towel between uses
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

alcohol, camphor, castor oil, ethyl acetate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypophosphorous acid, isopropanol, nitrocellulose, polysorbate 80, water

QUESTIONS?

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compound W

WART REMOVER

Salicylic acid

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

FAST ACTING GEL + SHIELD

EFFECTIVELY SHIELDS & REMOVES WARTS

MADE FOR WARTS ON FEET

No Drip Gel

  • Maximum strength

ProShield Patches

  • Shields wart against rubbing

GEL NET WT 0.25 oz (7 g) I 12 PROSHIELD PATCHES

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b55c7421-a8fe-8d4e-e053-2a95a90a7a6f · Version 5
NDC: 51142-595