Sal-Acid Top
Generic Name: SALICYLIC ACID (KERATOLYTIC) - TOPICAL
Pronounced: (SAL-i-SIL-ik acid)
Sal-Acid Top Uses
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.
How To Use Sal-Acid Top
Follow all directions on the product package. If you are
uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or
pharmacist.
This medication is for use on the skin only. To avoid
irritation, do not let this medication come into contact with your
eyes, nose, mouth, groin, or any broken skin. If you do get the
medication in those areas, flush the area with cool water for 15
minutes. Wash hands after use.
First, soak the corn, callus, or wart in warm water for about 5
minutes to soften the treatment area. Dry thoroughly. Your doctor
may direct you to use a pumice stone, callus file, or emery board
to carefully remove the top dead layers of skin after soaking and
before applying the medication. This dead skin removal is only to
help the medication work better. Do not try to rub the wart or
callus off.
If you are using a liquid/gel, apply a few drops or a thin coat
of the medication to cover the entire wart, callus, or corn using
the applicator if provided. Be careful to apply it only to the
affected area and not the surrounding skin. Let dry for 5 minutes.
You may cover the area loosely with a bandage. Repeat this
procedure 1 to 2 times daily for up to 2 weeks for corns and
calluses and 12 weeks for warts or as directed by your doctor.
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