Warticon

Warticon is a topical antiviral cream for the treatment of genital warts. It can be used on external warts on the vulva, penis, or around the anus.

Warticon is available on prescription from 121doc as a topical 0.15% cream. It offers a simple and effective way to treat genital warts at home.

The active ingredient of Warticon, podophyllotoxin, is known for its antiviral properties. It penetrates the wart tissue and stops the wart cells from dividing. This destroys the tissue from the inside, causing the warts to shed naturally and allowing the growth of healthy skin underneath.

Warticon has been widely studied and proven to be an effective treatment for genital warts. In a randomised clinical trial, 74-78% of participants experienced complete wart clearance after four treatment cycles with podophyllotoxin. Cream and solution were shown to be equally effective, but the cream was generally better tolerated with fewer side effects.

Warticon can be prescribed to adults who have been diagnosed with external genital warts.

However, you should not use it if you:

• are allergic to podophyllotoxin or any other ingredients in Warticon
• are pregnant or planning to conceive
• are breastfeeding

You also should not use this treatment:

• on broken or bleeding skin
• on warts that are inside the vagina, urethra, or anus
• on normal, healthy skin

Most side effects are mild and occur at the application site. Common Warticon side effects include:

• redness
• slight burning or soreness
• mild irritation or itching

If irritation becomes severe and you experience symptoms like swelling, bleeding or blisters, wash the cream off with water immediately and seek medical attention.

For a comprehensive list of potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet.

Warticon cream needs to be applied twice a day (every 12 hours), in the morning and in the evening. Follow these instructions to apply it correctly:

• Clean and dry the affected area.
• Use your fingertip or an applicator to rub cream onto each individual wart. Use just enough cream so that it covers each one.
• If you get cream on healthy skin, wash it away with water.
• Avoid getting the product in your eyes and always wash your hands after use.
• Avoid washing the treated area for several hours after application.

If you forget to apply the treatment, do it as soon as you remember, unless it’s almost time for your next dose. Never use a double amount to make up for a missed dose as this can cause severe irritation.

Below is a typical Warticon treatment schedule. The number of treatment cycles depends on the severity of the warts and how you respond to the treatment. Your doctor will tell you how long to use it for.

• Apply Warticon twice a day for 3 days. This completes the first treatment cycle.
• If the warts haven’t healed within 7 days after you started using the cream, repeat the treatment cycle.
• The maximum number of treatment cycles is 4.
• Wait 4 days between each cycle.

If the warts haven’t healed after you have completed 4 full treatment cycles, contact your doctor.

Most users will notice improvement within 2-3 weeks of using Warticon. Depending on the number and size of the warts, it typically takes 1-4 weeks for them to fully clear.

Most users will experience mild irritation in the application area after 2-3 days of starting their treatment. This is normal and means that the wart tissue is breaking down, which is a sign that Warticon is working.

Warticon cream and solution work in the same way, but the solution is distinguishable from the cream with its blue, liquid formula. Warticon solution also has a stronger concentration of podophyllotoxin (0.5%) and is better suited for easily visible warts, while the cream is suitable for harder-to-reach areas. Podophylloxin solution is also sold under the brand name Condyline.

No, Warticon is specifically designed for the treatment of genital warts and should not be used for other types of warts. Ask your doctor if you suffer from warts in other parts of your body.

No, Warticon should not be used on skin tags. Warticon works on hard, viral growths, and applying it on soft skin tags is likely to cause irritation, skin damage or even scarring. If you are looking for skin tag treatment, ask your doctor about products that are designed specifically for that purpose.

It’s best to avoid sex while using the Warticon cream. You should wait until your warts have cleared and the skin has healed to avoid giving them to your partner.

If you do have sex, wear a condom for protection and ensure that your partner does not come in contact with the cream.

No, you cannot get Warticon without a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider. Safety is our number one priority at 121doc, and our doctors will only prescribe treatment if you meet the criteria in your online consultation.

A prescription from a trusted healthcare provider like 121doc ensures:

• safety during treatment
• effective results
• monitoring of side effects