Indication

Warts

Administration

Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after using this medication.\r\nSoak the wart in hot water for at least five minutes.\r\nUse an emery board or pumice stone to rub off the dead skin in the affected area (avoid sharing this board/ stone with others).\r\nDry the area thoroughly.\r\nUse the applicator to apply the medication directly to the wart. \r\nAllow each drop to dry before the next is applied. \r\nDO NOT apply the medication to surrounding healthy skin.

Adult Dose

Use the applicator to apply 2 to 4 drops of the medication directly to the wart once a day. \r\nCover the treated area with a plaster or adhesive tape.

Contraindication

Not for prolonged use in high concentrations and on large areas of the body. Impaired peripheral circulation or diabetes. Avoid broken skin, mouth, eyes, mucous membranes and anogenital region.

Mode of Action

Salicylic acid has a potent keratolytic action and a slight antiseptic action when applied topically. It softens and destroys the stratum corneum by increasing endogenous hydration which causes the horny layer of the skin to swell, soften, and then desquamate. At high concentrations, salicylic acid has a caustic effect. It also possesses weak antifungal and antibacterial activity.\r\n\r\nIt is commonly used for lubricating and moisturising skin, thus relieving dryness and itch.

Precaution

Not for prolonged use in high concentrations and on large areas of the body. Impaired peripheral circulation or diabetes. Avoid broken skin, mouth, eyes, mucous membranes and anogenital region.\r\n\r\n

Side Effect

Stinging, burning, or irritation of the skin,Itching.\r\nProlonged use over a large skin area may cause salicylate toxicity. \r\nRinging sound in the ears (tinnitus), Diarrhoea, Vomiting.