Label: COMPOUND W MAXIMUM STRENGTH FAST ACTING LIQUID- salicylic acid liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Compound W® 

    Salicylic Acid LIQUID

    NET WT 0.31 FL OZ (9 mL)

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient

  • Purpose

    Salicylic acid 17% w/w............................................... Wart remover

  • Use

    • for the removal of common and plantar warts
    • the common wart is easily recognized by the rough “cauliflower-like” appearance of the surface
    • the plantar wart is recognized by its location only on the bottom of the foot, its tenderness and the interruption of the footprint pattern
  • Warnings

    For external use only.

    Flammable. Keep aware from fire and flame.

    Do not use

    • on irritated skin or on any area that is infected or reddened
    • on moles, birthmarks, warts with hair growing from them, genital warts or warts on the face or mucous membranes
    • if you have diabetes or poor blood circulation

    When using this product

    • avoid contact with eyes. If product gets into the eye, flush with water for 15 minutes
    • avoid inhaling vapors
    • Cap bottle tightly and store at room temperature away from heat

    Stop use and ask a doctor if discomfort persists.  

    Keep out of reach of children.

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • Directions

    • wash affected area 

    • may soak wart in warm water for 5 minutes

    • dry area thoroughly

    • using applicator, apply one drop at a time to sufficiently cover each wart 

    • let dry

    • repeat this procedure once or twice daily as needed (until wart is removed) for up to 12 weeks

  • Other Information

    • store at room temperature
    • avoid excessive heat 37C (99F)
    • skin discoloration may occur during or after use
    • wipe the rim of the bottle with a paper towel between uses
  • Inactive ingredients

    alcohol, camphor, castor oil, collodion, ether, ethylcellulose, hypophosphorous acid, menthol, polysorbate 80

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    CompoundW
    Salicylic Acid Liquid
    NetWT 0.31 fl oz (9mL)

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL CompoundW Salicylic Acid Liquid NetWT 0.31 fl oz (9mL)

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    COMPOUND W  MAXIMUM STRENGTH FAST ACTING LIQUID
    salicylic acid liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63029-592
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    SALICYLIC ACID (UNII: O414PZ4LPZ) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ) SALICYLIC ACID0.17 g  in 9 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)  
    CAMPHOR, (-)- (UNII: 213N3S8275)  
    CASTOR OIL (UNII: D5340Y2I9G)  
    LYTTA VESICATORIA (UNII: 3Q034RO3BT)  
    ETHER (UNII: 0F5N573A2Y)  
    ETHYLCELLULOSES (UNII: 7Z8S9VYZ4B)  
    HYPOPHOSPHOROUS ACID (UNII: 8B1RL9B4ZJ)  
    MENTHOL, (+)- (UNII: C6B1OE8P3W)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63029-592-091 in 1 CARTON03/01/2014
    19 g in 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATOR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM02803/01/2014
    Labeler - Medtech Products Inc. (122715688)
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