Warticon wart treatment
Warticon wart treatment
Warticon wart treatment
- Treats soft external genital warts (fleshy to the touch)
- Use 2 times a day for 3 consecutive days, then have a 4-day break.
- Most people find warts clear within 4 weeks
Warticon contains the active ingredient podophyllotoxin. This cream is used to stop the wart from growing and usually clears warts in 4 weeks for most people.
Using Warticon wart treatment
Apply 2 times a day, in the morning and evening (every 12 hours) for 3 days. For the next 4 days, do not apply any Warticon. Do this for 4 weeks.
Wash your hands after using Warticon and screw the lid back on tightly.
Side effects
There are some side effects associated with Warticon, including skin irritation, rash, soreness or ulceration around the areas where you apply the cream.
For full information on side effects and correct use, see the patient information leaflet. If any side effects concern you, contact us via your Patient Record.
Effectiveness
Most patients find their warts disappear after 4 weeks, but some patients need to apply the treatment for longer. If warts still remain after 4 weeks of treatment, contact us via your Patient Record or see your GP.
Do not use a double dose of Warticon – this will not make it work any better or faster.
For Warticon to be effective, it must be used as prescribed. It is quite likely that the warts will reappear after treatment.
Warticon wart treatment works
The active ingredient in Warticon (podophyllotoxin) belongs to a group of medicines called 'antivirals'. It's applied directly to the warts and works to burn away the affected tissue.
