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Salicylic Acid Gel, Liquid, and Solution (Calluses, Corns, or Warts)

(sal i SIL ik AS id)

Duoplant, Sal-Plant

It is used to get rid of calluses, corns, and warts. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

If you have an allergy to salicylic acid or any other part of this drug. If you are allergic to this drug; any part of this drug; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had. If you have any of these health problems: High blood sugar (diabetes) or poor blood flow. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this drug. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this drug with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

Tell all of your health care providers that you take this drug. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Certain acne products that contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid can rarely cause very bad and sometimes life-threatening allergic reactions or very bad irritation. Before first use, you may need to follow certain steps to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction. Use this drug as you were told by the doctor or read the package label. Talk with the doctor. Do not put on open wounds, cuts, or irritated skin. Use care when using on a large part of the skin. Talk with the doctor. Do not use this drug on birthmarks, moles, or warts with hair growth; or cervical, genital, or oral warts. If you use this drug too often, your skin problem may become worse. Use of other skin products while using this drug may cause more irritation. Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs or products on your skin. This drug may affect certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab workers know you use this drug. Some of these drugs may catch on fire. Do not use near an open flame or while smoking. This drug may cause harm if swallowed. If this drug is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away. Do not give to children and teenagers who have or are getting better from flu signs, chickenpox, or other viral infections due to the chance of Reye's syndrome. Reye's syndrome causes very bad problems to the brain and liver. Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor. Different brands of this drug may be for use in different ages of children. Talk with the doctor before giving this drug to a child. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks to you and the baby.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Mood changes. Fast breathing. Upset stomach or throwing up. Ringing in the ears, hearing loss, or any other changes in hearing. Dizziness. Feeling very tired or weak. Diarrhea.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Skin irritation. Dry skin. Burning. Stinging. Peeling. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Use this drug as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Do not take this drug by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn). If this drug gets in the eyes, rinse with cool water. Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well. Do not breathe in the vapors. Wash your hands before and after use. Do not wash your hands after use if putting this on your hand. You may soak the affected part for 5 minutes. You may cover with a thin dressing if told to do so by the doctor. Put on affected skin and let dry.

Put on a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not put on 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

Store at room temperature. Do not freeze. Protect from heat or open flame. Keep lid tightly closed. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.

If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this drug, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.