Salicylic Acid is a prescription medicine. The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.
- Type
- Prescription only (Rx)
- Brand names
- Xalix, Salycim, Salicate
- Taken
- Topical
- Label
- Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC, revised April 24, 2026 · full label on DailyMed
- Generic
- No · details
What it is used for
INDICATIONS AND USES: Salicylic Acid, 27.5% Wart Remover is indicated for the topical treatment and removal of common warts and plantar warts.
Who should not take it (contraindications)
Salicylic Acid, 27.5% Wart Remover should not be used by diabetics or patients with impaired blood circulation. Salicylic Acid, 27.5% Wart Remover should not be used on moles, birthmarks, unusual warts with hair growing from them or warts on the face.
Precautions
Salicylic Acid, 27.5% Wart Remover is for external use only. Do not permit Salicylic Acid, 27.5% Wart Remover to contact eyes or mucous membranes. If contact with eyes or mucous membranes occurs, immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Salicylic Acid, 27.5% Wart Remover should not be allowed to contact normal skin surrounding wart. Treatment should be discontinued if excessive irritation occurs. Salicylic Acid, 27.5% Wart Remover is flammable and should be kept away from fire or flame. Keep bottle tightly capped when not in use. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Side effects (adverse reactions)
A localized irritant reaction may occur if Salicylic Acid, 27.5% Wart Remover is applied to the normal skin surrounding the wart. Any irritation may normally be controlled by temporarily discontinuing use and by applying the medication only to the wart site when treatment is resumed.
Is there a generic Salicylic Acid?
No. The FDA has not approved a generic version yet.
Source: Drugs@FDA (via openFDA), checked October 29, 2026. Marketing status is what companies report to the FDA; whether a pharmacy stocks a product, and what your insurance covers, can differ.
Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.
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Recalls
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Class II Terminated
Kingskin, Elimina Las Verrugas, For the removal of common warts, 0.50 oz fl (15 mL), Distributed by: Pharmadel, New Castle, DE 19720, NDC 55758-409-15
Reason: cGMP deviations
Lots, distribution and details
- Lots / codes
- Lot, expiry: KSE-01, EXP: OCT 26; KSE-02, EXP: FEB 27
- Distribution
- DE
- Quantity
- 20,048 bottles
- Recall started
- April 15, 2025 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
- Severity
- Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
- FDA recall number
- D-0381-2025
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Class II Terminated
Blemfree All Day Lotion (salicylic acid 0.5% w/w), packaged in a) 1 oz. 29 ML tube NDC:53228-003-01 b) 4 OZ 118ML plastic bottle, UPC 7 01450 90008 6, NDC # 53228-002-01, Equibal Labs, Inc
Reason: CGMP Deviations: Manufactured without following Current Good Manufacturing Practises.
Lots, distribution and details
- Lots / codes
- Lot # a) BF063221, exp. date 03/04/2025, BF097221, exp. date 04/07/2025, b) BF097221 exp date 04/07/2025
- Distribution
- Nationwide in the USA via internet sales.
- Quantity
- 90/1 oz. tubes and 248/4 oz. bottles
- Recall started
- June 26, 2024 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
- Severity
- Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
- FDA recall number
- D-0591-2024
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 572171f7-832f-4710-b888-eef5638fc9d4.