Salicylic Acid Solution

Dosage form: topical liquid (wart remover)
Drug classes:Topical acne agents, Topical keratolytics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 22, 2022.

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28.5% Salicylic Acid Extended Release Antiviral Film-Forming Solution: Package Insert

Rx only

FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY.

NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC, ORAL OR INTRAVAGINAL USE.

DESCRIPTION

This Product is a topical preparation containing 28.5% salicylic acid extended release in a proprietary film-forming virucidal solution composed of acrylates copolymer, butyl acetate, carthamus tinctorius seed oil, cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, ethylhexylglycerin, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl-metacresol, olea europaea fruit oil, phenic acid, phenoxyethanol, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl butyral, trimethyl pentanyl diisobutyrate, and water. The pharmacologic activity of the Product is generally attributed to the keratolytic activity of salicylic acid, which is incorporated into a polyacrylic, film-forming virucidal solution designed to cover the wart without the need for a bandage. The structural formula of salicylic acid is:

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Although the exact mode of action for salicylic acid in the treatment of warts is unknown, its activity appears to be associated with its keratolytic action, which results in mechanical removal of epidermal cells infected with wart viruses. This Product incorporates a unique patented extended release form of salicylic acid that provides for enhanced release of salicylic acid for over 24 hours.

The virucidal complex incorporated into this Products proprietary solution is designed to help reduce risk of reinfection at the wart site, as well as prevent viral contamination of the product under normal usage.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

This Product is indicated for the topical treatment and removal of common warts and plantar warts.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Patients with diabetes or impaired blood circulation should not use the Product. This Product also should not be used on mo...