Therapeutic Action
Antiviral, antimitotic, cytolytic agent active against human papillomaviruses (HPVs)
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Drug reference
Antiviral, antimitotic, cytolytic agent active against human papillomaviruses (HPVs)
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External genital warts, perianal warts and vaginal warts
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Do not use to treat genital warts in children. Do not apply to warts > 3 cm. Do not apply to cervical, urethral, anorectal or oral warts. Do not apply to healthy skin. May cause local reactions: erythema, ulceration, pain in area where applied. Use a new applicator tip for each application. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact flush immediately with plenty of water. Pregnancy: CONTRA-INDICATED Breast-feeding: CONTRA-INDICATED
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0.5% solution or gel, with applicator tips
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One application to warts 2 times daily For vaginal warts, allow to dry before removing the speculum.
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3 consecutive days per week, for a maximum of 4 weeks
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When treatment is contra-indicated or has failed after 4 weeks, change treatment method (cryosurgery, electrosurgery, surgical removal).
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– Below 25 °C
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