WARTEX Ointment Ref.[49652] Active ingredients: Salicylic acid

Source: Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE)  Revision Year: 2014  Publisher: Optima Consumer Health Ltd, Concept House, Brackenbeck Road, Bradford BD7 2LW, UK

5.1. Pharmacodynamic properties

Salicylic acid is a bacteriostatic and fungicide Used externally it has keratolytic properties and produces gradual destruction of verrucae, warts, corns and hard skin.

5.2. Pharmacokinetic properties

Salicylic acid may be percutaneously absorbed. However, there is no evidence of any systemic absorption from the use of Wartex.

5.3. Preclinical safety data

No other information relevant to the prescriber other than that already stated in other sections of the SmPC.

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