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Salicylic Acid Collodion, BP

Drug Class Description
Keratolytics.
Generic Name
Generic
Presentation
Colourless or pale yellow/brown evaporative collodion paint.
Description
Salicylic Acid 16.7% w/w; Lactic Acid 16.7% w/w.
Indications
For the topical treatment of warts, verrucas, corns and calluses.
Adult Dosage
For adults, children and the elderly. Salactol should be applied once daily usually at night. It can take up to twelve (12) weeks for resistant lesions to disappear, and it is necessary to persevere with the treatment. Soak the affected site in warm water and pat dry. Gently rub the surface of the wart, verruca, corn or callus with a pumice stone or manicure emery board to remove any hard skin. Using the applicator provided, carefully apply a few drops of Salactol to the lesion, allowing each drop to dry before applying the next one.

Take care to localise the application to the affected area. Plantar warts should be covered with an adhesive plaster. Leave for 24 hours. Repeat the procedure daily, after first removing any plaster.
Contra Indications
Not to be used on or near the face, intertriginous or anogenital regions or by diabetics or individuals with impaired peripheral blood circulation. Not to be used on moles, birthmarks, hairy warts or on any other skin lesions for which Salactol is not indicated. Not to be used in cases of sensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Special Precautions
Keep away from the eyes and mucous membranes. The gel should be applied carefully to the wart, verruca, corn or callus only, to avoid possible irritation of surrounding normal skin. Some mild, transient irritation may be expected, but in cases of more severe or persistent pain/irritation, the treatment should be suspended and/or discontinued. Extremely flammable. Avoid spillage. Avoid inhaling vapour. Replace cap tightly after use.
Adverse Drug Reactions
Salactol may be irritant in certain patients, which in rare instances may appear as a temporary blemish on the skin