Pronunciation: sal-ih-SILL-ik AS-id
Generic Name: Salicylic Acid
Brand Name: Examples include Duoplant and Sal-Plant
Salicylic Acid Gel is used for:
Removing common warts and warts on the bottom of the foot (plantar warts). It may also be used for other skin conditions as determined by your doctor.
Salicylic Acid Gel is a topical salicylate. It works by causing the skin to swell, soften, and then slough or peel in areas where it is applied.
Do NOT use Salicylic Acid Gel if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Salicylic Acid Gel
- you have diabetes or poor blood circulation
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Salicylic Acid Gel:
Some medical conditions may interact with Salicylic Acid Gel. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to aspirin or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib)
- if you have liver or kidney problems, a skin infection, or skin irritation
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Salicylic Acid Gel. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Anticoagulants, (eg, heparin, warfarin), aspirin, methotrexate, or sulfonylureas (eg, glipizide) because the risk of side effects may be increased by Salicylic Acid Gel
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Salicylic Acid Gel may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Salicylic Acid Gel:
Use Salicylic Acid Gel as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- First soak the wart in warm water for about 5 minutes. Dry thoroughly. Apply 1 drop at a time to sufficiently cover each wart. Let dry.
- Cover the area with a small adhesive bandage or dressing (if practical) unless your doctor has instructed you not to. Unless your hands are being treated, be sure to wash your hands after each application.
- If you miss a dose of Salicylic Acid Gel, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Salicylic Acid Gel.
Important safety information:
- Salicylic Acid Gel is for external use only. Avoid getting Salicylic Acid Gel in your eyes, nose, or mouth, or on the genitals. If contact with your eyes occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes. Do not inhale the vapors of Salicylic Acid Gel.
- Do not use Salicylic Acid Gel longer or more often than recommended by your doctor or on the package label.
- Check with your doctor before use if you have a condition that covers a large area of the body.
- Be sure to apply Salicylic Acid Gel only to the affected area and not to normal healthy skin.
- Do not use Salicylic Acid Gel on skin that is irritated, infected, or reddened.
- Do not use Salicylic Acid Gel on open skin wounds, moles, birthmarks, genital warts, warts on the face, or warts growing hair.
- Do not use any other medicines or drying products on your skin unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
- Salicylic Acid Gel may interfere with certain lab test results. Make sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are using Salicylic Acid Gel.
- Salicylic Acid Gel is extremely flammable. Do not store or use Salicylic Acid Gel near a fire or other open flame.
- Salicylic Acid Gel may be harmful if swallowed. If you may have taken Salicylic Acid Gel by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Salicylic Acid Gel contains a salicylate, which has been linked to Reye syndrome. Do not use Salicylic Acid Gel on children or teenagers during or after chickenpox, flu, or other viral infections without checking with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Caution is advised when using Salicylic Acid Gel in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Salicylic Acid Gel during pregnancy. It is unknown if Salicylic Acid Gel is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Salicylic Acid Gel, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Salicylic Acid Gel:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dry, peeling, red, or scaling skin.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe irritation.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Salicylic Acid side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include agitation; diarrhea; dizziness; loss of appetite; loss of hearing; mental disturbances; nausea; rapid or difficult breathing; ringing in the ears; seizures; sluggishness; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Proper storage of Salicylic Acid Gel:
Store Salicylic Acid Gel at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Salicylic Acid Gel out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Salicylic Acid Gel, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Salicylic Acid Gel is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Salicylic Acid Gel. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Salicylic Acid resources
- Salicylic Acid Side Effects (in more detail)
- Salicylic Acid Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Salicylic Acid Drug Interactions
- Salicylic Acid Support Group
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