Indications And Dose
Superficial thrombophlebitis | Bruising | Haematoma ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Adult: Apply up to 4 times a day
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Superficial thrombophlebitis | Bruising | Haematoma ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Adult: Apply up to 4 times a day
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Should not be used on large areas of skin, broken or sensitive skin, or mucous membranes l LESS SUITABLE FOR PRESCRIBING Hirudoid ® is less suitable for prescribing.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Cream EXCIPIENTS: May contain Cetostearyl alcohol (including cetyl and stearyl alcohol), hydroxybenzoates (parabens) ▶Hirudoid (Genus Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Heparinoid 3 mg per 1 gram Hirudoid 0.3% cream | 50 gram p £3.99 DT = £3.99 Gel EXCIPIENTS: May contain Fragrances, propylene glycol ▶Hirudoid (Genus Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Heparinoid 3 mg per 1 gram Hirudoid 0.3% gel | 50 gram p £3.99 DT = £3.99 Warts and calluses Warts and calluses Overview Warts (verrucas) are caused by a human papillomavirus, which most frequently affects the hands, feet (plantar warts), and the anogenital region; treatment usually relies on local tissue destruction. Warts may regress on their own and treatment is required only if the warts are painful, unsightly, persistent, or cause distress. Preparations of salicylic acid p. 1353, formaldehyde p. 1351, glutaraldehyde p. 1351 or silver nitrate p. 1352 are available for purchase by the public; they are suitable for the removal of warts on hands and feet. Salicylic acid is a useful keratolytic which may be considered first-line; it is also suitable for the removal of corns and calluses. Preparations of salicylic acid in a collodion basis are available but some patients may develop an allergy to colophony in the formulation; collodion should be avoided in children allergic to elastic adhesive plaster. Cryotherapy causes pain, swelling, and blistering, and may be no more effective than topical salicylic acid in the treatment of warts. Anogenital warts The treatment of anogenital warts (condylomata acuminata) should be accompanied by screening for other sexually transmitted infections. Podophyllotoxin p. 1351 (the major active ingredient of podophyllum) may be used for soft, non- keratinised external anogenital warts. Patients with a limited number of external warts or keratinised lesions may be better treated with cryotherapy or other forms of physical ablation. Imiquimod cream p. 1352 is licensed for the treatment of external anogenital warts; it may be used for both keratinised and non-keratinised lesions. It is also licensed for the treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma and actinic keratosis. Camellia sinensis ointment below is licensed for the treatment of external anogenital warts. Inosine pranobex p. 670 is licensed for adjunctive treatment of genital warts but it has been superseded by more effective drugs. ANTINEOPLASTIC DRUGS › PLANT ALKALOIDS
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Apply up to 4 times a day
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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