VERRUCA REMOVAL SYSTEM is a brand name for Salicylic Acid. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: For the treatment of common warts on the feet and hands. Topical application to the skin
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Posology Treatment should not continue for more than twelve weeks, except under medical advice. Adults: 1 medicated disc to the affected area every 48 hours.
Paediatric Population Children aged 16 years and over:
As above for adults Children aged under 16 years of age: Should not be used in children under 16 years. Method of administration For best results the feet should be washed and dried before use. Select a medicated disc from those supplied which best fits the size of the wart.
Leave medicated disc in place on wart for 48 hours and repeat treatment.
Local irritation or dermatitis may occur if applied to normal healthy skin surrounding the wart. This may be controlled by temporarily discontinuing use and by carefully applying only to the wart when the treatment is resumed. Adverse events which have been associated with salicylic acid are given below, tabulated by system organ class and frequency.
Frequencies are defined as:
Very common (≥1/10); Common (≥1/100 and <1/10); Uncommon (≥1/1000 and <1/100); Rare (≥1/10,000 and <1/1000); Very rare (< 1/10,000); Not known (cannot be estimated from the available data). Within each frequency grouping, adverse events are presented in order of decreasing seriousness.
System Organ Class Frequency Adverse Events Immune System Disorders Not Known Hypersensitivity 1 Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Not Known Dermatitis contact General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions Not Known Application site reaction Description of selected Adverse Reactions 1 Hypersensitivity reactions include urticarial, anaphylaxis and erythema multiform.
Reporting of Suspected Adverse Reaction Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. uk/yellowcard.
Discontinue use and remove plaster if excessive discomfort or irritation is experienced or if sensitivity develops. Do not apply to healthy skin or skin which is inflamed or broken. For external use only.
• Not to be used by diabetics or patients or patients with severe circulatory disorders or suffering from neuropathy. • Not to be used if the wart or surrounding skin is broken or inflamed. • Not to be used on moles, birthmarks, warts with hair growing from them, genital warts or warts on the face or mucous membranes or to large areas of the body.
6) • Not to be used in children under 16 years.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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