Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Age: Adult |
Dose: Applicator – 2 to 4 drops Frequency: once daily Note: Apply the medication directly to the wart once a day and cover the treated area with a plaster or adhesive tape. |
Child Dose
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Indication: Common warts, plantar warts, corns, and calluses Age: 2 years and older |
Dose: Topical – Dosage not specified Frequency: Once or twice daily Note: Topical route |
Administration
- Clean area first
- Soak wart in hot water
Side Effect
- Stinging
- burning
- or irritation of the skin
- Itching
- Prolonged use over a large skin area may cause salicylate toxicity
- Ringing sound in the ears (tinnitus)
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
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Impaired Peripheral Circulation
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Risk of tissue damage
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Diabetes
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Risk of poor wound healing
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
In view of its high inflammability, it is recommended that Salicylic Acid & Lactic Acid be stored in a cool place not exceeding 25°C. Keep away from naked flame. Keep out of reach of children. Since this topical solution is volatile, close the bottle tightly after each use.
Data Sources
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