Salicylic Acid
Keralyt 5 is a topical medication containing salicylic acid used for the treatment of common warts, plantar warts, calluses, and acne. It works as a keratolytic agent, helping to soften and shed thickened skin by breaking down the protein structure of the skin's outer layer.
Keralyt 5 is a topical salicylic acid treatment used to remove warts, calluses, and treat acne by softening and shedding excess skin.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1442401
- Generic
- Keralyt 5
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Keralyt 5 is used to treat common warts, plantar warts (on the feet), corns, calluses, and acne vulgaris. It is also sometimes used for other conditions involving thickened or scaly skin as determined by a healthcare provider.
Salicylic acid acts as a keratolytic agent by softening and dissolving the protein (keratin) that holds together the outer layer of skin. This helps shed dead skin cells and allows the affected skin to be removed more easily, including wart tissue.
For external use only; avoid contact with eyes, mouth, and mucous membranes. Do not use on moles, birthmarks, or warts with hair. Patients with diabetes or poor circulation should use with caution. Not recommended for children under 2 years of age. Consult a doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed July 26, 2026. · Read our editorial policy