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Salicylic Acid

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
LEADER/ Cardinal Health 110, Inc.
Label updated
2025-12-31
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 of the surface. 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
  • cap bottle tightly and store at room temperature away heat

Do not use

  • if you are a diabetic or have poor blood circulation, except under the supervision of a doctor or podiatrist
  • on genital warts and warts on the face
  • on moles, birthmarks and warts with hair growing from them
  • on mucous membranes
  • on irritated, infected or reddened skin

When using this product

  • avoid contact with eyes. If product gets into the eye, flush with water for 15 minutes
  • avoid inhaling vapors

​Stop use and ask a doctor if

discomforts 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
  • apply small amount of wart remover with applicator to sufficiently cover each wart
  • let dry and 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
  • store in a cool place
Inactive ingredients

camphor, castor oil, ethanol, ethyl ether, nitrocellulose

​Questions?

Call 1-800-200-6313

Principal Display Panel

LEADER

Maximum Strength

Wart Remover

Salicylic Acid 17%

Fast acting Liquid

Removes Common and Plantar Warts

NET 0.31 FL OZ (9 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: dd63808a-cae4-4068-a228-f43b3012cf52 · Version 16
NDC: 70000-0329