Use salicylic acid topical exactly as directed by your healthcare provider or as directed on
the package. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to
explain them to you.
Gently clean and dry the affected area. For the treatment of warts and calluses, gentle
removal of loose skin with a soft brush, wash cloth, or emery board may be recommended before
application of the medication.
Shake the lotion gently before application.
Apply a thin film of the medication to the affected area(s) as directed.
Use the soap and shampoo as directed on the package.
Apply the salicylic acid topical adhesive pads as directed on the package.
It is important to use salicylic acid topical regularly to get the most benefit. Do not
stop using the medication if you do not see results immediately. Use the medication for the full
amount of time directed.
Talk to your doctor if you experience excessive burning, dryness, or irritation of the skin,
or changes in the color of the skin.
Store salicylic acid topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Some
forms of salicylic acid topical may be flammable, keep away from heat and flame.
Serious side effects are not likely to occur with the use of salicylic acid topical. If you
do experience any of the following rare serious side effects, stop using salicylic acid topical and
seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor:
an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of the throat;
swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives); or
severe skin irritation.
Other, less serious side effects are more likely to occur. Continue to
use salicylic acid topical and talk to your doctor if you experience skin burning; stinging; itching;
dryness; redness; peeling; or irritation.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any
side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Do not use other topical preparations on the treated area unless otherwise directed by your
healthcare provider. They may interfere with treatment or increase skin irritation.
Avoid the use of abrasive, harsh, or drying soaps and cleansers such as alcoholic
cleansers, tinctures, astringents, abrasives, or other peeling agents while using salicylic acid
topical.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with salicylic acid topical. Talk to
your doctor and pharmacist before taking or using any other prescription or over-the-counter
medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
Do not use other topical preparations on the treated area unless otherwise directed by your
healthcare provider. They may interfere with treatment or increase skin irritation.
Avoid the use of abrasive, harsh, or drying soaps and cleansers such as alcoholic
cleansers, tinctures, astringents, abrasives, or other peeling agents while using salicylic acid
topical.
An overdose of salicylic acid topical is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect an
overdose, or if the medication has been ingested, call a poison control center or emergency room
for advice.
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next
dose, skip the missed dose and use only the next regularly scheduled dose.
Avoid the eyes, mouth, lips, inside the nose, genitals, and anal areas when applying
salicylic acid topical. Do not use the wart remover on moles or birthmarks, or warts with hair
growing from them, red edges, or unusual color. Also, do not use salicylic acid topical on
sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin; or on open wounds. If medication
is applied to any of these areas, wash with water.
Avoid the eyes, mouth, lips, inside the nose, genitals, and anal areas when applying
salicylic acid topical. Do not use the wart remover on moles or birthmarks, or warts with hair
growing from them, red edges, or unusual color. Also, do not use salicylic acid topical on
sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin; or on open wounds. If medication
is applied to any of these areas, wash with water.
Before using salicylic topical, talk to your doctor if you
have kidney disease;
have liver disease;
have diabetes;
have poor circulation; or
are treating a child.
You may not be able to use salicylic acid topical, or you may require a
dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
It is not known whether salicylic acid topical will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use salicylic acid topical without first talking to your doctor if you are
pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
Salicylic acid topical may pass into breast milk and affect a nursing baby. Do
not use salicylic acid topical without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
Salicylic acid topical is available over-the-counter under many brand names. Ask your
pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share
your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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