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Salicylic Acid (Keralyt, Xalix): Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

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Patient information: uses, side effects, how to take - Salicylic Acid

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Prior to application of Salicylic Acid, 27.5% soak wart in warm water for five minutes. Remove any loosened tissue by gently rubbing with a brush, wash cloth, emery board or pumice stone. Dry thoroughly. Using the brush applicator supplied, apply twice to entire wart surface, allowing the first application to dry before applying the second. Treatment should be once or twice a day and should continue as directed by physician. Be careful not to apply to surrounding skin. Clinically visible improvement will normally occur during the first or second week of therapy. Maximum resolution may be expected after four to six weeks of drug use.

HOW SUPPLIED

Salicylic Acid, 27.5% is supplied in 10 mL amber glass bottles with brush applicator - NDC 54295-304-11.

Store at 20ºC to 25ºC (68ºF to 77ºF)., excursions permitted between 15ºC and 30ºC (between 59ºF and 86ºF). Brief exposure to temperatures up to 40ºC (104ºF) may be tolerated provided the mean kinetic temperature does not exceed 25ºC (77ºF); however, such exposure should be minimized. Protect from freezing.

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Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed · View the label on DailyMed

Revision date stated in the text: November 2013

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Drug information for Salicylic Acid

Rx or OTC
Prescription (Rx)?
  • This drug is available only with a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
  • Rx
Active ingredient Salicylic acid 275 mg/mL
Dosage form Solution
Route Topical
Marketing status not in the current FDA NDC Directory
Company (applicant) Trinity Pharmaceuticals, LLC
FDA approval UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHERUnapproved drug
Manufacturers 9 labelers list this drug on DailyMed
Packages (NDC)
Package
275 mg/mL – 10 ml in 1 bottle, with applicator / 1 in 1 carton NDC 54295-304-11

Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed, data as of October 31, 2026. FDA data (DailyMed, Orange Book, Drug Shortages, enforcement reports). Not a substitute for the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.