Drug reference
Warts, particularly plantar warts ▶TO THE LESION ▶Child: Apply twice daily ▶Adult: Apply twice daily Skin l UNLICENSED USE ▶In children Licensed for use in children (age range not specified by manufacturer).
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Impaired peripheral circulation. not suitable for application to anogenital region. not suitable for application to face. not suitable for application to large areas. patients with diabetes at risk of neuropathic ulcers. protect surrounding skin and avoid broken skin. significant peripheral neuropathy
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Asthma. cough. dysphagia. eye irritation. increased risk of infection. laryngospasm. skin reactions
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from special-order manufacturers include: liquid Liquid ▶Formaldehyde (Non-proprietary) Formaldehyde 40 mg per 1 ml Formaldehyde (Buffered) 4% solution | 1000 ml £3.90 DT = £3.90 Formaldehyde 350 mg per 1 gram Formaldehyde solution | 500 ml £7.31 DT = £7.24 | 2000 ml £18.72
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Apply twice daily
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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