Salicylic Acid Topical Gel 17pct Drug Medication Dosage Information
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Salicylic Acid: Topical gel (17%)

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What is this Medicine?

SALICYCLIC ACID (SAL i SIL ik AS id) breaks down layers of thick skin. It is used to treat common and plantar warts, psoriasis, calluses, and corns. It is also used to treat or to prevent acne.

CVS Pharmacy Patient Statistics for Salicylic Acid: Topical gel(17%)
Generic vs. Brand Name Usage*
*Brand contains same active ingredient but may not represent FDA-approved generic equivalent
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CVS Wart Remover Maximum Strength Gel Pen

NDC: 597790184
  • Over the Counter
    (Prescription Not Required)
  • Not a Controlled Drug
    (CSA Schedule)




Labeled but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Verruca Vulgaris, Verruca Plantaris, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, Psoriasis, Acne Vulgaris, Ichthyosis

Storage Information
Store at room temperature (between 59 to 86 degrees F)
CVS Wart Remover Maximum Strength Gel Pen
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Reported Side Effects for CVS Wart Remover Maximum Strength Gel Pen

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Anaphylactoid Reactions Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID
*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.
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Lactation

Caution - Not enough information is available to rule out harm to infants when this drug is taken by nursing mothers.


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