Warts treatment
Podophyllotoxin 0.5% solution
Before using this medication, read this page and the instruction leaflet inside the box.
Tell your doctor that you’re using this if you need other medicines or treatment while taking this treatment.
Make sure you’ve told us about any allergies or medical conditions you have and any other medicines you take before you start this treatment.
Do not use this medication if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or you are breastfeeding or chestfeeding.
Wash the treatment off before having sex. It can cause damage to condoms and affect how well they work and cause irritation to your partner’s skin.
How to use this solution
Use the applicator to apply a small amount of the solution to each wart 2 times a day for 3 days.
Take a 4-day break from using the solution. Then have another 3 days of applying the solution twice a day.
Repeat this schedule for 4 weeks or until you can not see any signs of warts.
Use a new applicator each time you apply this solution. The loop end of the applicator can be used for smaller warts. The spatula end should be used for large warts or warts that are closely clumped together. Dip the end into the wart solution and apply a thin layer over each wart
Wash and dry your hands and the affected area before applying. If you get any of the solution on the skin around the warts, wipe it off. Take care not to get the solution on your face or eyes. Do not apply this solution to any warts that are inside your urethra (urine tube), under your foreskin or inside the opening of the vagina or anus.
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