For the treatment of warts, verrucas, corns and calluses.
See details below, always read the label
See details below, always read the label
Suitable for:
Adults, children and the elderly.
Active ingredients:
Salicylic acid (16.7% w/w) and Lactic acid (16.7% w/w).
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Product details
This Medicine is sold by Boots Retail (Ireland) Limited at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
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Salactol is a collodian wart paint for treating warts, verrucas, corns and calluses.
- Warts and verrucas are small excessive growths of skin caused by a type of virus. Warts often occur on the fingers, or on the back of the hands. You can recognise the common wart by the rough “cauliflower-like” appearance of the surface. Verrucas occur only on the sole of the foot. They can be painful, and often look like a small white ring of skin with a black dot in the centre. The virus is very infectious. This means that warts and verrucas can grow and spread, particularly if left untreated. The virus can also be transferred from one person to another.
- Corns and calluses are hard, thick pads of skin caused by pressure and friction. They usually occur on the feet due to poorly fitting shoes. They can also occur on the hands.
The active ingredients in this product are salicylic acid and lactic acid. The active ingredients work by:
- softening the hard skin growth, making it easier to remove with a pumice stone or emery board;
- helping to kill the virus that causes warts and verrucas.
Suitable for
Adults, children and the elderly.
Age Restriction
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Use it only on warts, verrucas, corns and calluses on sites for which it is recommended. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
For adults, children and the elderly:
Follow the directions on how to apply the medicine in the patient information leaflet.
Apply to affected area once every day, usually in the evening. Continue using this product in this way until the wart, verruca, corn or callus disappears.
- If the wart, verruca, corn or callus has not disappeared after twelve weeks of treatment tell your doctor or pharmacist.
- If Salactol accidentally gets on to normal skin, wipe it off straight away with a tissue, and, if necessary, wash the area.
- If Salactol accidentally gets into the eye or is swallowed, go to a hospital A&E department straight away.
- If you inhale a lot of the vapour from the product it may make you feel light-headed. If this happens, get plenty of fresh air.
Warning - Do not exceed stated dose
Hazards and Cautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, complementary therapies or if you have a medical condition. This medicine may not be suitable for you if you have a medical condition or taking any medications such as those listed in the Patient Information Leaflet. Please refer to the Patient Information Leaflet for further warnings, precautions, side effects and instructions for use for this product.
Precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist or get worse at any stage.
Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies.
Storage
Do not use Salactol after the expiry date shown on the bottle, or later than 3 months after opening the bottle for the first time. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 25°C. Always replace the cap tightly after use. Store the bottle upright to avoid spillage. The product is highly flammable. Keep it away from flames or ignition sources.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children
Active ingredients
Salicylic acid (16.7% w/w) and Lactic acid (16.7% w/w).
Ingredients
Pyroxylin, colophony, castor oil, industrial methylated spirit and ether.
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