Wartec 0.15% Cream
Podophyllotoxin 0.15%
1.5mg/g
STIEFEL LABORATORIES (IRELAND) LIMITED
| Pack size | 5g Tube |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | IRELAND |
| Agent | PHARMATRADE |
| Retail Price | 64.00 AED |
Indications
Wartec 0.15% Cream is used for:
Anogenital warts
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Anogenital warts
Adult: On a wkly basis, apply on the warts, leave for 1-6 hr then wash off. If there is no improvement after 6 wk, stop treatment.
Alternatively, apply 0.5% alcoholic gel or 0.15% cream bid for 3 days but do not wash off. Repeat wkly for up to 5 wk.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity; pregnancy; lactation; child.
Precautions
Avoid excessive application. Avoid contact with eyes and inflamed skin. Not to be used on cervical or urethral warts.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Podophyllotoxin 0.15% :
Irritating to the eyes and mucous membranes; GI disturbances; thrombocytopenia, leucopenia; renal failure; hepatotoxicity; CNS effects; EEG changes; peripheral and autonomic neuropathies; local reactions.
Mechanism of Action
The mechanism of action of podophyllo toxin is based on inhibiting the polymerization of tubulin and arresting the cell cycle in the metaphase.
Note
Wartec 0.15% 1.5mg/g Cream manufactured by STIEFEL LABORATORIES (IRELAND) LIMITED. Its generic name is Podophyllotoxin 0.15%. Wartec 0.15% is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Wartec 0.15% Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.