Corn Solvent
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Corn Solvent
Boots Corn Paint and Pads
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Salicylic acid BP 12.5% w/v
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
External liquid
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 Therapeutic indications
To soften corns for easy removal
4.2 Posology and method of administration
External use only
Adults, the elderly and children:
Apply liberally to top and side of corn. Apply once or twice daily for 4 to 7 nights then soak foot in warm water and lift out the corn with a nail file or something similar.
4.3 Contraindications
Sensitivity to salicylic acid
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
To be used with care on large areas of skin. Diabetics should consult their doctor about foot problems. Corn Solvent should be washed off normal skin immediately. Highly inflammable, do not use near fire or flame.
Replace cap securely after use and store below 250C away from heat. For external use only.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None stated.
4.6 Pregnancy and lactation
No known contraindications. However, as with all medicines, use with caution.
4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None stated.
4.8 Undesirable effects
May cause dermatitis. Application to large areas may produce symptoms of acute systemic poisoning.
4.9 Overdose
The quantity of salicylic acid per bottle is below the maximum dose and therefore should give no symptoms of overdosage. However, Corn Solvent does contain acetone which could give rise to symptoms of solvent abuse, treatment consists of removing the patient to fresh air and assisting respiration if necessary.
5 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Salicylic acid has kerolytic properties. Externally, it produces slow and painless destruction of the epithelium when applied in the form of a paint in a collodian base.
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
None stated.
5.3 Preclinical safety data
None stated.
6 PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1 List of excipients
Amyl acetate, pyroxylin 65% w/w. acetone
6.2 Incompatibilities
Incompatible with iodine, iron salts and oxidising substances
6.3 Shelf life
36 months unopened.
6.4 Special precautions for storage
Store below 25 °C
6.5 Nature and contents of container
5ml, 6ml or 8ml: flint vial fitted with R414 PEG cap with a plastic applicator.
6.6 Special precautions for disposal
Not applicable.
7 MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
Ayrton Saunders Ltd 9 Arkwright Road Astmoor Industrial Estate Runcorn
Cheshire WA7 1NU
8 MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
PL 16431/0061
9 DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE
AUTHORISATION
12/3/1990 / 24/5/1996
10 DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
05/03/2011