Salicylic Acid Plasters (Mediplast)

Category:

Keratolytic

Description:

Anti-wart agent

Indications:

Common warts, plantar warts (generally use cream, lotion, or gel)
Removal of excessive keratin in hyperkeratotic skin disorders (generally use cream, lotion, or gel)
Calluses, corns

Contraindications:

Prolonged use, diabetes, irritated skin, infected skin
Use on moles, birthmarks, or warts with hair growing from them; genital or facial warts; warts on mucous membranes

Precautions:

Pregnancy category C
Children

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

SKIN: burning, local irritation

Dosage:

Apply externally only

Adult and child: TOP cut to size that covers corn or callus, apply and leave in place for 48 hours; do not exceed 5 applications over 2 week period

Source: Operational Medicine 2001, Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20372-5300