SHORT DESCRIPTION

·       This medication is used on the skin to treat common skin and foot (plantar) warts. Salicylic acid helps cause the wart to gradually peel off. This medication is also used to help remove corns and calluses. This product should not be used on the face or on moles, birthmarks, warts with hair growing from them, or genital/anal warts. 

·       Salicylic acid is a keratolytic. It belongs to the same class of drugs as aspirin (salicylates). It works by increasing the amount of moisture in the skin and dissolving the substance that causes the skin cells to stick together. This makes it easier to shed the skin cells. Warts are caused by a virus. Salicylic acid does not affect the virus.

DOSAGE / DIRECTION USE

·       For topical use only.

·       Adults, the elderly and children aged 2 years and over: Salicylic acid and lactic acid solution should be applied to the affected areas only. Use in children should be under the supervision of an adult.

·       Salicylic acid and lactic acid solution should be applied to the wart, corn or callus once daily, preferably at bedtime

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION

·       The wart, corn or callus should be soaked in warm water for 5 minutes and dried thoroughly with a clean towel.

·       The surface of the wart, corn or callus should be rubbed with a nail file, pumice stone, emery board or coarse washcloth, with care taken not to cause bleeding.

·       A thin layer of salicylic acid and lactic acid solution should be applied directly to the wart, corn or callus. Care should be taken to avoid the healthy surrounding skin.

·       The solution should be allowed to dry thoroughly. The wart, corn or callus should be covered with a plaster (dressing) if it is large or if it is on the foot to help penetration of ingredients.

·       It is recommended that treatment continues until whichever of the following occurs first: corns and calluses have been treated for 2 weeks; warts have been treated for 12 weeks; or until the wart, corn or callus is completely cleared and the normal ridgelines of the skin have been restored.

·       For warts, clinically visible improvement should occur in 1-2 weeks, but the maximum effect may be expected after 4-8 weeks.

·       If warts persist beyond 12 weeks of treatment, the patient should be advised to consult their pharmacist or doctor.

·       Consider alternative treatments if warts cover a large area of the body (more than 5 cm2).

·       Patients should be advised to consult a pharmacist or doctor if skin irritation develops.

·       Due to the flammable nature of salicylic acid and lactic acid solution, patients should avoid smoking or being near an open flame during application and immediately after use.

INFANTS UNDER 2 YEARS OF AGE

·       Treatment of infants under the age of 2 years is not recommended

STORAGE

·       Contents are flammable.

·       Keep away from fire or flame.

·       Keep bottle tightly closed when not in use and store at room temperature away from heat.

·       Do not store above 30°C.