Inhoudsopgave
Kun je van genitale wratten afkomen?
Genitale wratten zijn niet gevaarlijk. Ze gaan vanzelf over. Als je er last van hebt, kun je ze zelf behandelen met een crème. De huisarts kan dit ook doen.
Hoe goed werkt Wartec?
Artsen gebruiken podofylline collodium alleen als andere behandelingen niet werken. Podofyllotoxine remt de groei van de huidcellen en doodt de met virus besmette cellen. Daardoor verdwijnt de wrat. Na de behandeling met dit medicijn is meestal meer dan driekwart van de mensen genezen.
How to use warticon wart treatment?
About Warticon wart treatment 1 Using Warticon wart treatment. Apply 2 times a day, in the morning and evening (every 12 hours) for 3 days. 2 Side effects. 3 Effectiveness. 4 Warticon wart treatment works. 5 Important information about Warticon wart treatment. 6 Safety: taking other medicines. 7 Alternative treatments
What are the side effects of warticon?
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.
What is the active ingredient in warticon?
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. If your warts cover an area larger than a 2-pence piece (or a postage stamp) we may not be able to prescribe you Warticon.
How long does it take for warticon to work?
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.