Salicylic Acid
Softens the protein (keratin) that makes up the wart and the thick layer of dead skin on top of it.
Dosage by Body Weight
Apply only to the affected area. Avoid surrounding healthy skin. Soaking the wart in warm water first helps absorption.
- Body Weight
- Any weight
- Dose
- Apply to lesion
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Treatment may take 4-12 weeks to be effective.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any weight | Apply to lesion | Once daily | Treatment may take 4-12 weeks to be effective. |
Formulation
OintmentLiquidPatch
Purpose
Keratolytic used to treat warts, psoriasis, and calluses.
Generic Name
Salicylic Acid
Branded Drug Names
Salicylic Acid is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
- Compound W
- Duofilm
- Salicylix
Scheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.
Alternatives
Lactic AcidCryotherapy