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SECTION_START: Description Warticon cream is an effective topical treatment specifically designed for soft external genital warts. It contains podophyllotoxin as its active ingredient, which works by preventing the growth and spread of warts while aiding in their fading over time.
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SECTION_START: Directions
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<li>Apply 2 times a day, in the morning and evening (every 12 hours) for 3 days.&nbsp;</li>
<li>For the next 4 days, do not apply any Warticon.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Do this for 4 weeks.</li>
<li>Wash your hands after using Warticon and screw the lid back on tightly.</li>
</ol>
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SECTION_START: Warnings
Like all medicines, Warticon Cream can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop using Warticon Cream and seek medical attention: &bull; Severe burning &bull; Stinging &bull; Pain &bull; Bleeding &bull; Itching or swelling of the treated skin.
If these symptoms occur, wash Warticon Cream from your skin with soap and water immediately. Contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Very common side effects (these may affect more than 1 in 10 people): &bull; Wearing away of the top layers of skin &bull; Application site irritation, including redness, itching, or burning sensations.
Other side effects with frequencies that cannot be estimated from the available data include: &bull; Allergic reaction &bull; Pain &bull; Swelling &bull; Bleeding &bull; Damage to or loss of the top layer of skin &bull; Weeping wound &bull; Skin ulcer &bull; Scabbing &bull; Skin discolouration &bull; Dry skin &bull; Blisters.
These effects can occur on the area of the skin where you use the cream.
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SECTION_START: Ingredients The active substance is podophyllotoxin 0.15% w/w (1.5 mg per gram of Warticon Cream). The other ingredients are: Purified water, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), sorbic acid, phosphoric acid, stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, liquid paraffin, triglycerides &ndash; medium chain, butyl hydroxyanisole (E320), macrogol &ndash; 7 stearyl ether, macrogol &ndash; 10 stearyl ether.
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SECTION_START: FAQs What is Warticon? Warticon is a prescription-only topical medicine available in the UK and Ireland. It's used to treat anogenital wart infections caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Warticon contains the antiviral plant extract podophyllotoxin and comes in cream or solution form.
How does Warticon treat genital warts? Warticon's active ingredient, podophyllotoxin, works by preventing wart cells from dividing and spreading. By directly applying Warticon to the wart surface, it inhibits cell growth and eventually causes the wart cells to die, allowing new tissue to grow in their place.
How long does it take for Warticon to work? For most people, Warticon treatment involves applying the cream twice daily for 3 consecutive days, followed by 4 days of no treatment. If any warts remain after 7 days, the treatment cycle can be repeated for up to 4 weeks. Visible results are typically seen within a few weeks of starting treatment.
How effective is Warticon? Warticon is considered a safe and effective treatment for genital warts when used as directed. Following the treatment regimen correctly can lead to visible improvements within a matter of weeks.
What are anogenital warts? Anogenital warts are non-harmful growths caused by HPV that appear on the genital, anal, or perineal regions. They can be transmitted sexually or through other forms of skin-to-skin contact. These warts can be external or internal and may cause symptoms such as inflammation, bleeding, or discomfort during sexual activity.
Diagnosis and treatment of anogenital warts should be carried out by a qualified healthcare professional. If you suspect you have genital warts, seek medical advice for proper evaluation and management. SECTION_END: FAQs

Warticon cream - applied twice daily

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