Acetic Acid Salicylic Acid
Acetic Acid/Salicylic Acid is a topical combination medication used to treat common skin conditions such as warts, corns, and calluses. Salicylic acid acts as a keratolytic agent, softening and breaking down keratin in thickened skin, while acetic acid provides antimicrobial properties and helps maintain an acidic environment unfavorable for certain skin lesions. This medication is available over-the-counter in various topical solution and pad formulations.
Topical combination medication for removing warts, corns, and calluses by softening thickened skin.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 690205
- Generic
- Acetic Acid / Salicylic Acid
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of common warts (verruca vulgaris), plantar warts, corns, and calluses. Primarily used for superficial, non-genital skin growths caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) or friction/pressure.
Salicylic acid is a keratolytic that softens and dissolves the protein (keratin) forming the wart or thickened skin, allowing gradual removal. Acetic acid (vinegar) provides acidic conditions with mild antimicrobial properties that complement the keratolytic action.
For external use only. Avoid contact with healthy skin, face, moles, birthmarks, or genital warts. Do not use on irritated, infected, or red skin, or by individuals with diabetes or poor circulation. May cause local skin irritation, burning, or peeling. Consult a healthcare provider if warts are painful, change appearance, or do not improve after 2 weeks.
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