Warticon Wart Treatment Cream (Podophyllotoxin)

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• What does Warticon Cream & Solution contain?

  Warticon Cream contains podophyllotoxin 0.15%, whereas the solution contains podophyllotoxin 0.5%. Podophyllotoxin is a natural antiviral that attacks and destroys the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) that causes genital warts.

• How do I use Warticon (Podophyllotoxin)?

  Warticon is applied in weekly treatment cycles. It is applied to all external genital warts twice daily, roughly 12 hours apart, for three consecutive days. You then have a four day break from treatment; this is one treatment cycle. Most cases take around 4 treatment cycles to clear.

• I have started using Warticon and the treated area is irritated, is this normal?

  Irritation of the treated area can occur when you use Warticon for the first time. This is not usually serious and normally subsides. If symptoms of itching, redness, burning or irritation become severe, you should discontinue treatment and see your GP.

• Why can I only buy two packs of Warticon online at one time?

  Warticon is an prescription-only gential warts treatment. For that reason, to ensure the safety of our patients and the legal operating of our pharmacy, we only supply a maximum of two packs treatment at one time. Warticon treatment is normally used for around 4 treatment cycles. Two packs of Warticon should be sufficient to treat most outbreaks of genital warts. If you require further treatment please contact us to allow one of our medical team to offer you the appropriate help and advice for your situation.

• Is it safe to buy Warticon online?

  Yes, as long as you are buying from a website that is a legally operating and regulated pharmacy it is perfectly safe to buy Warticon online. The Independent Pharmacy is an NHS Online Pharmacy based in Bristol and has all the necessary regulation to be able to safely provide convenient access to genuine prescription acne treatments through our Online Pharmacy & Online Doctor.

• How long does it take for Warticon (podophyllotoxin) to work?

  One course of treatment with Warticon cream or solution normally consists of four weekly treatment cycles. Four cycles of treatment (four weeks) are usually enough to treat most cases of genital warts. If your warts have not disappeared after four cycles of treatment, you should see your GP for further treatment options.

• How does Warticon work?

  Warticon contains podophyllotoxin, which is a natural antiviral found in plants. It helps to fight the HPV that causes genital warts to appear. It is important to note that although podophyllotoxin can help to clear external genital warts, it does not cure your HPV infection. You can still be a carrier of HPV even if you do not have genital warts.

• What is the difference between Warticon Cream & Warticon Solution?

  Warticon cream and solution differ in the strength of podophllotoxin, the cream in 0.15% whereas the solution is 0.5%. Although they are of different strength, they should produce the same effect when used, the solution is not more effective than the cream. Warticon cream can be more convenient to apply than the solution, especially for women.

  Both the Warticon cream & solution are applied in weekly treatment cycles where it is applied twice daily for three days followed by a four days break.

• Is it safe to use Warticon for long periods of time?

  Warticon is used in treatment cycles for four weeks at a time. If your genital warts still persist after four weeks of treatment, you should see your GP for treatment as it is unlikely that continued use will be effective.

• Can I use other wart treatments with Warticon?

  No, you should only use one treatment for genital warts at a time. Furthermore, do not apply generic wart treatments to genital warts, regardless of the circumstances — they’re likely to aggravate the skin and may even leave scars after use.

• How severe should my genital warts be to use Warticon?

  You can use Warticon on a single wart or on a group of warts, the earlier you start treatment, the less likely the warts are to spread.

• Does Warticon affect the contraceptive pill or condoms?

  Warticon does not weaken latex condoms or affect the contraceptive pill. You should refrain from sex during treatment with Warticon to allow the treated area to heal and reduce the chance of transmission to your sexual partner.

• Can I have sex whilst using Warticon?

  Due to the chance of you transmitting HPV to your partner whilst you have genital warts, it is recommended that you do not have sex whilst you are treating yourself with Warticon. Condoms are only around 70% effective at preventing the spread of the virus and you cn also infect someone from the skin around your genitals. Remember that even once your genital warts have gone, you may still be positive for HPV and able to infect others.

• Does drinking alcohol affect Warticon?

  No, drinking alcohol will not affect Warticon. Your immune system plays an important role in fighting the HPV infection, though, and excessive alcohol consumption can lower your immune system, making your genital warts much harder to eradicate.

• What if Warticon doesn't work?

  If Warticon doesn't work, you can try other treatments such as Aldara, which contains Imiquimod and stimulates your immune system to help fight the HPV infection. Alternatively, your GP or local sexual health clinic can offer treatments such as cryotherapy (freezing) or excision (cutting the warts off) if necessary.

• If I stop using Warticon (podophyllotoxin) will my genital warts return?

  Some people may have only one episode of genital warts in their life whereas others will have multiple episodes. It is thought that people who do not treat their warts and let them disappear on their own are more likely to have repeat episodes whereas those who treat their warts are less likely to have repeat episodes. It is also thought that treatment with Aldara cream makes recurrence of genital warts less likely than treatment with Warticon. Unfortunately there is no way to tell whether your warts will recur or not.

• Warticon cleared up my warts but they have now come back, can I use it again?

  Yes, if Warticon helped to clear your genital warts before then you can use it again to treat a further outbreak.

• Is Warticon only effective for warts on the genitals?

  Yes, Warticon should only be used to treat external genital warts, and is only licensed for that use. Furthermore, it should not be used to treat anal warts — Aldara cream is licensed for that issue and should be used instead. If you are suffering with internal genital warts, or anal warts, you’ll need a medical consultation to confirm the best treatment.

• Can Warticon make warts worse or cause a blister reaction?

  While it can cause some discomfort, Warticon should not make your warts worse. As it attacks the warts, they can start looking like blisters, but this is purely a visual resemblance and is no cause for concern. If you have any adverse swelling or suffer an unexpected skin reaction, inform your doctor immediately.

• Does Warticon turn warts white?

  During the course of treatment, Warticon’s reaction with your warts may cause them to turn pale or even white before they peel away and leave healthy skin. This is no cause for concern.

• Can Warticon be used on other parts of the body, like the hands?

  Warticon is specifically designed to treat genital warts. There are other treatments designed for other areas of the body. Consult with your GP or our Online Doctor service to discuss which treatment(s) would be best for you.

• Does Warticon treatment leave scars?

  It can, but doesn’t always — it largely depends on the severity of the treated warts. If you treat very severe warts, you may be left with small white marks in the area following conclusion of your treatment, but rest assured that the scarring is much worse when warts are left untreated.

• Can Warticon be used for the treatment of skin tags?

  Skin tags are not caused by viruses, so Warticon (a fundamentally antiviral application) is not a recommended treatment. To treat skin tags, you should pursue treatments such as laser therapy.

• Can I use this treatment throughout pregnancy or when breastfeeding?

  There is limited data to prove that Warticon can be safely used throughout pregnancy or when breastfeeding. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid this treatment in these instances.

• Is this medication suitable to treat verrucas?

  It is advisable to find a treatment specifically for verrucas to treat them effectively. They are a different kind of skin growth.

• Is this medication suitable for treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum ?

  Warticon is not used for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum. This condition usually affects children and can be left to heal itself without treatment. If it doesn’t, seek the advice of your GP.

• Is Warticon meant to be blue?

  If you’ve selected the Warticon solution, then yes — it is intended to be blue, and can thus cause some temporary staining in the treated skin. If you’ve selected the cream, then no — it is intended to be white, and leaves no staining once absorbed by the skin.

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