Wart-Off Maximum Strength (Topical)

Salicylic acid topical is used to treat many skin disorders, such as acne, dandruff, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis of the skin and scalp, calluses, corns, common moles, and plantar warts, depending on the dosage kind and strength of the prep work.

This medicine is available over the counter. Several of these prep work are readily available just with your doctor's prescription.

If your signs do not boost within a couple of days, or if it become worse, talk to your doctor.

When making use of salicylic acid, do not use any of the complying with preparations on the exact same afflicted area as this medication, unless or else routed by your medical professional:

• Abrasive soaps or cleansers
• Alcohol-containing prep work
• Any various other topical acne prep work or preparation consisting of a peeling off representative (eg, benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, sulfur, or tretinoin [vitamin A acid]
• Cosmetics or soaps that dry the skin
• Medicated cosmetics
• Other topical medication for the skin

To utilize any one of the above preparations on the same affected area as salicylic acid may create serious irritation of the skin.

This medicine may cause a significant problem called salicylate toxicity. This is more probable to take place especially in youngsters, or if you have kidney disease or liver illness. Contact your doctor right away if you have nausea or vomiting, vomiting, lightheadedness, loss of hearing, ringing in the ears, sleepiness hyperpnea, looseness of the bowels, and psychic disruptions.

Certain over-the-counter (OTC) acne products may create uncommon and deadly allergies. Get in touch with your medical professional as soon as possible if you have hives, itching, trouble breathing, swelling of the eyes, face, lips, or tongue, rigidity in the throat, or feeling pale while utilizing these products.

Do not use an OTC acne item again if you have created a significant allergic reaction from it.

In deciding to make use of a medication, the threats of taking the medicine should be weighed versus the great it will do. This is a choice you and your physician will make. For this medicine, the complying with need to be taken into consideration:

Allergies

Inform your physician if you have actually ever had any kind of unusual or allergic reaction to this medication or any kind of other medications. Likewise inform your health care specialist if you have any other sorts of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, chemicals, or pets. For non-prescription items, checked out the tag or plan ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Young children may be at enhanced danger of undesirable effects due to boosted absorption of salicylic acid via the skin. Likewise, young kids might be more likely to get skin irritability from salicylic acid. Salicylic acid ought to not be related to large areas of the body, utilized for extended periods of time, or made use of under occlusive clothing (air-tight covering, such as kitchen cling wrap) in kids. Use of salicylic acid topical in kids more youthful than 2 years of age is not recommended.

Geriatric

Ideal studies done to date have not shown geriatric-specific troubles that would certainly limit the effectiveness of salicylic acid topical in the elderly. Nevertheless, senior clients are more probable to have age-related capillary condition, which may call for care in people receiving salicylic acid topical.

Breast Feeding

There are no appropriate research studies in females for establishing baby threat when utilizing this medication throughout breastfeeding. Consider the prospective benefits versus the prospective dangers prior to taking this drug while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although particular medications ought to not be utilized together whatsoever, in other situations two various medicines may be made use of with each other also if a communication could occur. In these cases, your doctor might intend to change the dose, or other preventative measures might be required. When you are taking this medicine, it is particularly vital that your medical care specialist recognize if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The complying with interactions have been chosen on the basis of their prospective value and are not necessarily all-encompassing.

Utilizing this medication with any one of the following medicines is not recommended. Your medical professional might decide not to treat you with this medication or change several of the various other medicines you take.

• Ketorolac

Using this medicine with any one of the following medications is generally not recommended, yet may be needed sometimes. If both medications are prescribed together, your physician might transform the dosage or how commonly you make use of one or both of the medicines.

• Abciximab
• Aceclofenac
• Acemetacin
• Amiloride
• Amineptine
• Amitriptyline
• Amitriptylinoxide
• Amoxapine
• Amtolmetin Guacil
• Anagrelide
• Ardeparin
• Aspirin
• Balsalazide
• Bemetizide
• Bemiparin
• Bendroflumethiazide
• Benzthiazide
• Betamethasone
• Betrixaban
• Bismuth Subsalicylate
• Bromfenac
• Budesonide
• Bufexamac
• Bumetanide
• Cangrelor
• Celecoxib
• Certoparin
• Chlorothiazide
• Chlorthalidone
• Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate
• Choline Salicylate
• Cilostazol
• Citalopram
• Clomipramine
• Clonixin
• Clopamide
• Clopidogrel
• Cortisone
• Cyclopenthiazide
• Cyclosporine
• Cyclothiazide
• Dalteparin
• Danaparoid
• Deflazacort
• Desipramine
• Desmopressin
• Desvenlafaxine
• Dexamethasone
• Dexibuprofen
• Dexketoprofen
• Diazoxide
• Dibenzepin
• Diclofenac
• Diflunisal
• Digoxin
• Dipyridamole
• Dipyrone
• Dothiepin
• Doxepin
• Droxicam
• Duloxetine
• Edoxaban
• Emtricitabine
• Enoxaparin
• Eplerenone
• Epoprostenol
• Eptifibatide
• Escitalopram
• Ethacrynic Acid
• Etodolac
• Etofenamate
• Etoricoxib
• Etozolin
• Felbinac
• Fenoprofen
• Fepradinol
• Feprazone
• Feverfew
• Floctafenine
• Flufenamic Acid
• Fluocortolone
• Fluoxetine
• Flurbiprofen
• Fluvoxamine
• Furosemide
• Ginkgo
• Gossypol
• Hydrochlorothiazide
• Hydrocortisone
• Hydroflumethiazide
• Ibuprofen
• Iloprost
• Imipramine
• Indapamide
• Indomethacin
• Inotersen
• Ketoprofen
• Levomilnacipran
• Lithium
• Lofepramine
• Lornoxicam
• Loxoprofen
• Lumiracoxib
• Magnesium Salicylate
• Meadowsweet
• Meclofenamate
• Mefenamic Acid
• Melitracen
• Meloxicam
• Melphalan
• Mesalamine
• Methotrexate
• Methyclothiazide
• Methylprednisolone
• Metolazone
• Milnacipran
• Morniflumate
• Nabumetone
• Nadroparin
• Naproxen
• Nefazodone
• Nepafenac
• Niflumic Acid
• Nimesulide
• Nimesulide Beta Cyclodextrin
• Nortriptyline
• Olsalazine
• Opipramol
• Oxaprozin
• Oxyphenbutazone
• Paramethasone
• Parecoxib
• Parnaparin
• Paroxetine
• Pemetrexed
• Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium
• Pentoxifylline
• Phenylbutazone
• Phenyl Salicylate
• Piketoprofen
• Piretanide
• Piroxicam
• Polythiazide
• Potassium Citrate
• Prasugrel
• Prednisolone
• Prednisone
• Proglumetacin
• Propyphenazone
• Proquazone
• Protriptyline
• Quinethazone
• Reviparin
• Rofecoxib
• Salicylamide
• Salicylic Acid
• Salsalate
• Selexipag
• Sertraline
• Sibutramine
• Sodium Salicylate
• Spironolactone
• Sulfasalazine
• Sulfinpyrazone
• Sulindac
• Tacrolimus
• Tenofovir Alafenamide
• Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
• Tenoxicam
• Tianeptine
• Tiaprofenic Acid
• Ticagrelor
• Ticlopidine
• Tinzaparin
• Tirofiban
• Tolfenamic Acid
• Tolmetin
• Torsemide
• Trazodone
• Treprostinil
• Triamterene
• Trichlormethiazide
• Trimipramine
• Trolamine Salicylate
• Valdecoxib
• Venlafaxine
• Vilazodone
• Vorapaxar
• Vortioxetine
• Xipamide

Using this medication with any one of the adhering to medicines might trigger an enhanced danger of certain negative effects, yet using both medications may be the best therapy for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dosage or how frequently you make use of one or both of the medications.

• Acebutolol
• Acenocoumarol
• Anisindione
• Atenolol
• Azilsartan
• Azilsartan Medoxomil
• Benazepril
• Betaxolol
• Bisoprolol
• Candesartan
• Captopril
• Carteolol
• Carvedilol
• Celiprolol
• Dicumarol
• Enalapril
• Enalaprilat
• Eprosartan
• Esmolol
• Fosinopril
• Irbesartan
• Labetalol
• Levobunolol
• Lisinopril
• Losartan
• Metipranolol
• Metoprolol
• Moexipril
• Nadolol
• Nebivolol
• Olmesartan
• Oxprenolol
• Penbutolol
• Perindopril
• Phenindione
• Phenprocoumon
• Pindolol
• Probenecid
• Propranolol
• Quinapril
• Ramipril
• Sotalol
• Spirapril
• Tamarind
• Telmisartan
• Timolol
• Trandolapril
• Valsartan
• Warfarin

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Particular medicines need to not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain kinds of food since interactions may happen. Using alcohol or cigarette with specific medicines may additionally create interactions to take place. Talk about with your healthcare specialist using your medication with food, alcohol, or cigarette.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of various other clinical problems may influence the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any type of other medical problems, particularly:

• Blood vessel disease or
• Diabetes-- Use with care. May trigger extreme redness or ulceration, particularly on the hands or feet.

• Inflammation, inflammation, or infection of the skin-- Use of this medicine may trigger serious inflammation if related to irritated, irritated, or contaminated location of the skin.

• Influenza (flu) or
• Varicella (hen pox)-- Should not be utilized in children and teens with the flu or chicken pox. There is a risk of Reye's disorder.

• Kidney illness or
• Liver condition-- Using this medicine for a very long time over huge locations could cause undesirable impacts.

Along with its necessary effects, a medication might create some undesirable effects. Although not every one of these adverse effects may happen, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Consult your physician promptly if any one of the following adverse effects take place:

Much less typical or uncommon

• Skin irritation absent before use of this medication (modest or severe).

Incidence not known.

• Difficult breathing.
• dryness and peeling of skin.
• fainting.
• hives or itching.
• inflammation of the skin.
• swelling of the eyes, face, lips, or tongue.
• tightness in the throat.
• uncommonly warm skin.

Get emergency situation help promptly if any one of the following signs and symptoms of overdose occur:.

Symptoms of overdose.

• Confusion.
• looseness of the bowels.
• lightheadedness.
• quick or deep breathing.
• frustration (serious or proceeding).
• hearing loss.
• lightheadedness.
• nausea or vomiting.
• fast breathing.
• buzzing or humming in the ears (continuing).
• serious drowsiness.
• belly pain.
• throwing up.

Some adverse effects might take place that normally do not require medical attention. These adverse effects may disappear throughout therapy as your body adjusts to the medicine. Likewise, your health care specialist might be able to tell you about methods to avoid or reduce some of these side effects. Contact your healthcare specialist if any of the following adverse effects proceed or are troublesome or if you have any questions regarding them:.

Extra common.

• Skin irritability not present prior to use of this medication (moderate).
• stinging.

Opposite side results not provided might likewise happen in some individuals. If you observe any kind of other impacts, check with your health care specialist.

Call your medical professional for medical advice about adverse effects. You may report adverse effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In the U.S.

• Akurza.
• Aliclen.
• Avosil.
• Betasal.
• Compound W.
• Corn Removing.
• Dermarest Psoriasis.
• DHS Sal.
• Drytex.
• Duofilm.
• Duoplant.
• Durasal.
• Freezone.
• Fung-O.
• Gets-It Corn/Callus Remover.
• Gordofilm.
• Hydrisalic.
• Ionil.
• Ionil Plus.
• Keralyt.
• Keralyt Scalp.
• Lupicare.
• Mediplast.
• Mg217 Sal-Acid.
• Mosco Corn & Callus Remover.
• Neutrogena.
• Occlusal-HP.
• Off-Ezy.
• Oxy Balance.
• P & S.
• Palmer's Skin Success Acne Cleanser.
• Propa pH.
• Salac.
• Sal-Acid Plaster.
• Salactic Film.
• Salacyn.
• Salex.
• Salitop.
• Salkera.
• Sal-Plant Gel.
• Salvax.
• Seba-Clear.
• Stri-Dex.
• Thera-Sal.
• Therasoft Anti-Acne.
• Tinamed.
• Ti-Seb.
• Virasal.
• Wart-Off Maximum Strength.
• Zapzyt.

In Canada.

• Acnex.
• Acnomel Acne Mask.
• Clear Away Wart Removal System.
• Compound W One-Step Wart Remover.
• Compound W Plus.
• Dr. Scholl's Clear Away One Step Plantar Wart Remover.
• Dr. Scholl's Cushlin Ultra Slim Callus Removers.
• Dr. Scholl's Cushlin Ultra Slim Corn Removers.
• Duoforte 27.
• Freezone - One Step Callus Remover Pad.
• Freezone - One Step Corn Remover Pad.

Readily Available Dosage Forms:.

• Gel/Jelly.
• Solution.
• Soap.
• Pad.
• Liquid.
• Spray.
• Cream.
• Ointment.
• Foam.
• Lotion.
• Patch, Extended Release.
• Bandage.
• Shampoo.

Restorative Class: Keratolytic.

Pharmacologic Class: NSAID.

Chemical Class: Salicylate, Non-Aspirin.

Use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than recommended on the label, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. To do so may increase the chance of absorption through the skin and the chance of salicylic acid poisoning.

This medicine is for use only on the skin. Do not get any of it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water right away if it does get on these areas.

Before using an OTC acne product for the first time, apply a small amount to one or two small affected areas of the skin for 3 days. If no discomfort occurs, follow the directions on the drug facts label of the product.

If your doctor has ordered an occlusive dressing (airtight covering, such as kitchen plastic wrap) to be applied over this medicine, make sure you know how to apply it. Since an occlusive dressing will increase the amount of medicine absorbed through your skin and the possibility of salicylic acid poisoning, use it only as directed. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.

Keep this medicine away from the eyes and other mucous membranes, such as the mouth and inside of the nose. If you should accidentally get some in your eyes or on other mucous membranes, immediately flush them with water for 15 minutes.

To use the cream, lotion, or ointment:

• Apply enough medicine to cover the affected area, and rub in gently.

To use the gel:

• Before using salicylic acid gel, apply wet packs to the affected areas for at least 5 minutes. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.
• Apply enough gel to cover the affected areas, and rub in gently.

To use the pad:

• Wipe the pad over the affected areas.
• Do not rinse off medicine after treatment.

To use the plaster for warts, corns, or calluses:

• This medicine comes with patient instructions. Read them carefully before using.
• Do not use this medicine on irritated skin or on any area that is infected or reddened. Also, do not use this medicine if you are a diabetic or if you have poor blood circulation.
• Do not use this medicine on warts with hair growing from them or on warts on the face, in or on the genital (sex) organs, or inside the nose or mouth. Also do not use on moles or birthmarks. To do so may cause severe irritation.
• Wash the area to be treated and dry thoroughly. Warts may be soaked in warm water for 5 minutes before drying.
• Cut the plaster to fit the wart, corn, or callus and apply.
• For corns and calluses: Repeat every 48 hours as needed for up to 14 days, or as directed by your doctor, until the corn or callus is removed. Corns or calluses may be soaked in warm water for 5 minutes to help in their removal.
• For warts: Depending on the product, either: Apply plaster and repeat every 48 hours as needed, or Apply plaster at bedtime, leave in place for at least 8 hours, remove plaster in the morning, and repeat every 24 hours as needed. Repeat for up to 12 weeks as needed, or as directed by your doctor, until wart is removed.
• If discomfort gets worse during treatment or continues after treatment, or if the wart spreads, check with your doctor.

To use the shampoo:

• Before applying this medicine, wet the hair and scalp with lukewarm water. Apply enough medicine to work up a lather and rub well into the scalp for 2 or 3 minutes, then rinse. Apply the medicine again and rinse thoroughly.

To use the soap:

• Work up a lather with the soap, using hot water, and scrub the entire affected area with a washcloth or facial sponge or mitt.
• If you are to use this soap in a foot bath, work up rich suds in hot water and soak the feet for 10 to 15 minutes. Then pat dry without rinsing.

To use the topical solution:

• Wet a cotton ball or pad with the topical solution and wipe the affected areas.
• Do not rinse off medicine after treatment.

To use the topical solution for warts, corns, or calluses:

• This medicine comes with patient instructions. Read them carefully before using.
• This medicine is flammable. Do not use it near heat or open flame or while smoking.
• Do not use this medicine on irritated skin or on any area that is infected or reddened. Also, do not use this medicine if you are a diabetic or if you have poor blood circulation.
• Do not use this medicine on warts with hair growing from them or on warts on the face, in or on the genital (sex) organs, or inside the nose or mouth. Also do not use on moles or birthmarks. To do so may cause severe irritation.
• Avoid breathing in the vapors from the medicine.
• Wash the area to be treated and dry thoroughly. Warts may be soaked in warm water for 5 minutes before drying.
• Apply the medicine one drop at a time to completely cover each wart, corn, or callus. Let dry.
• For warts—Repeat one or two times a day as needed for up to 12 weeks, or as directed by your doctor, until wart is removed.
• For corns and calluses—Repeat one or two times a day as needed for up to 14 days, or as directed by your doctor, until the corn or callus is removed.
• Corns and calluses may be soaked in warm water for 5 minutes to help in their removal.
• If discomfort gets worse during treatment or continues after treatment, or if the wart spreads, check with your doctor.

Unless your hands are being treated, wash them immediately after applying this medicine to remove any medicine that may be on them.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For topical dosage form (cream):For corns and calluses: Adults—Use the 2 to 10% cream as needed. Use the 25 to 60% cream once every 3 to 5 days. Children 2 years of age and older—Use the 2 to 10% cream as needed. Use the 25 to 60% cream once every 3 to 5 days. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended.
• For topical dosage form (gel): For acne: Adults—Use the 0.5 to 5% gel once a day. Children 2 years of age and older—Use the 0.5 to 5% gel once a day. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended. For psoriasis: Adults—Use the 5% gel once a day. Children 2 years of age and older—Use the 5% gel once a day. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended. For common warts: Adults—Use the 5 to 26% gel one time a day. Children 2 years of age and older—Use the 5 to 26% gel one time a day. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended.
• For topical dosage form (lotion): For acne: Adults—Use the 1 to 2% lotion one to three times a day. Children 2 years of age and older—Use the 1 to 2% lotion one to three times a day Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended. For dandruff and antiseborrhic dermatitis of the scalp: Adults—Use the 1.8 to 2% lotion on the scalp one or two times a day. Children 2 years of age and older—Use the 1.8 to 2% lotion on the scalp one or two times a day. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended.
• For topical dosage form (ointment): For acne: Adults—Use the 3 to 6% ointment as needed. Children 2 years of age and older—Use the 3 to 6% ointment as needed. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended. For psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis: Adults—Use the 3 to 10% ointment as needed. Children 2 years of age and older—Use the 3 to 10% ointment as needed. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended. For common warts: Adults—Use the 3 to 10% ointment as needed. Use the 25 to 60% ointment one time every 3 to 5 days. Children 2 years of age and older—Use the 3 to 10% ointment as needed. Use the 25 to 60% ointment one time every 3 to 5 days. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended.
• For pads dosage form: For acne: Adults—Use one to three times a day. Children 2 years of age and older—Use one to three times a day. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended.
• For plaster dosage form: For corns, calluses, common warts, or plantar warts: Adults—Use once a day or once every other day. Children 2 years of age and older—Use once a day or once every other day. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended.
• For shampoo dosage form: For dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp: Adults—Use on the scalp one or two times a week. Children 2 years of age and older—Use on the scalp one or two times a week. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended.
• For soap dosage form: For acne: Adults—Use as needed. Children 2 years of age and older—Use as needed. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended.
• For topical solution dosage form: For acne: Adults—Use the 0.5 to 2% topical solution one to three times a day. Children 2 years of age and older—Use the 0.5 to 2% topical solution one to three times a day. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended. For common warts and plantar warts: Adults—Use the 5 to 27% topical solution one or two times a day. Children 2 years of age and older—Use the 5 to 27% topical solution one or two times a day. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended. For corns and calluses: Adults—Use the 12 to 27% topical solution one or two times a day. Children 2 years of age and older—Use the 12 to 27% topical solution one or two times a day. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

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