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Salicylic Acid

Dosage form
PATCH
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2026-03-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SALICYLIC ACID
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Active Ingredient

Salicylic acid 40%

Purpose

Corn Remover 

Uses
  • for the removal of corns
  • relieves pain by removing corns
Warnings

For external use only.

Do not use

  • if you are diabetic
  • if you have poor blood circulation
  • on irritated skin, on any area that is infected or reddened

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 and dry thoroughly
  • apply adhesive side down of medicated disc on to the corn
  • cover the medicated disc with corn cushion
  • after 48 hours, remove medicated disc
  • repeat this procedure every 48 hours as needed for up to 14 days (until corn is removed)
  • may soak corn in warm water for 5 minutes to assist in removal
Other information

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

Inactive ingredients

acrylic adhesive, acrylic polymer, polyethylene, polyvinyl alcohol

Questions?

call 1-866-964-0939

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CVS Health

Medicated

Gel Corn

Removers

Salicylic Acid 40%

  • Maximum strength salicylic

acid removes corns

safely & effectively

  • Cushions & conceals
  • Thin & flexible to fit

inside shoes

6 CUSHIONS

6 MEDICATED DISCS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f00d907a-f9ce-4463-827b-5a9f1fdb23da · Version 10
NDC: 69842-201