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Salicylic acid

For the removal of common warts.

Medication guideLabel updated 2026-02-27

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Drug facts

Used for
For the removal of common warts.
How to take it
  • wet face, apply to hand, massage face gently. Rinse well. Use up to twice daily.
  • avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water.

What it is used for

For the removal of common warts. The common wart has a rough 'cauliflower-like' appearance.

How to take it

  • wet face, apply to hand, massage face gently. Rinse well. Use up to twice daily.
  • avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water.

While you are taking it

  • skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.

Warnings

For external use only

Keeping it away from children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active ingredient

Salicylic acid 2%

Use

for the treatment of acne

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Salicylic acid; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/salicylic-acid

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Salicylic acid. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/salicylic-acid

AMA 11th

Salicylic acid. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/salicylic-acid

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