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 the affected areas with soap and water, then dry completely. Always use a new applicator (provided). Warticon is for external warts only.

Dip the 'loop' end of the applicator into the Warticon. If you have a large wart or many warts in a small area, use the 'spatula' end of the applicator.

Apply the solution to a wart until it is covered and allow to dry. Try not to get Warticon onto health skin as this could cause irritation and pain. Repeat for each wart. Allow the solution to dry before it touches other skin or clothing.

Wash your hands after using Warticon and screw the lid back on tightly.

There are some side effects associated with Warticon, including skin irritation, rash, soreness or ulceration around the areas where you apply the solution.

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.

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.

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.