What is Waiting?
Wartec® is a cream with Podophyllotoxin in lower concentration (0.15 %) than Condylox® (0.5 %). It is used for treating external genital warts. The cream formulation allows easier and more uniform application than solutions.
Wartec® cream is particularly suitable for more complex warts and offers a more skin-friendly alternative to higher concentrated podophyllotoxin preparations.
Active Ingredients & Mechanism of Action
Active ingredient: Podophyllotoxin (0,15 %)
Active mechanism:
- Identical with Condylox® (Podophyllotoxin)
- Inhibition of mitosis by tubeulin binding
- necrosis of wart cells
- Lower concentration (0.15 % vs. 0.5 %) with improved compatibility
Creme benefits:
- More uniform distribution on the wart area
- Better suitability for flat warts
- Less risk of overdose
- Applicants in application as solutions
Who is it suitable for?
Wartec® cream is suitable for:
- Adults with external genital warts
- Flächigeren wart findings
- Self-treatment at home
Not suitable:
- Internal warts
- Children
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Available Dosages
Language cycle:
- twice a day (morning and evening) for 3 consecutive days
- Then 4 days break
- Maximum 4–5 cycles (weeks)
Application quantity:
- Apply thin layer to warts
- treatment area maximum 10 cm2
How to Take
Application: 1. Clean warts Two. Apply thin layer Waitc® to warts 3. Easy to rub 4. Drying Five. Wash hands
Important notes:
- Healthy skin as much as possible
- Take a break with strong irritation
- Set 3 days on / 4 days off
- Do not apply for more than 5 weeks
Contraindications
**Wartec® must not be used at:* *
- hypersensitivity to podophyllotoxin
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Children
- Inside genital warts
- Open wounds
Preview at:
- Large-scale wart findings
- Immunosuppressed patients
Possible Side Effects
**Acid (> 10 %):* *
- Local redness, burning
- Erosions
- Pain at the job site
Occasionally:
- Itching
- Swelling
- crust formation
- Bleeding
** Compared to Condylox®:* * tendentially better tolerated by the lower concentration but similar side effect profile.
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Important Notice
This information does not replace medical advice. If you have questions about your health or the suitability of this medication, please consult a doctor. Read the package leaflet before use.