"Verrucacid" is a medication for external use, which has a cauterizing and antiseptic effect against sources of skin infectious diseases. This medicine is used in dermatology, in particular, to eliminate various warts, papillomas.
"Verrucacid" is made in the form of a solution for external application. It is a yellow or brown liquid. Active substances are phenol and metacresol.
Indications
The use of the drug is indicated only for certain diseases of the skin, which include:
- Warts of different origin (benign formations on the skin and mucous membranes of a person, their appearance is provoked by papillomavirus infection).
- Papillomas (a benign neoplasm that occurs on the skin or mucous membrane due to exposure to the human papilloma virus).
- Condylomas (pathological growths of the mucous membranes of the genitals or skin, characterized by the appearance of flesh-colored growths).
- Keratomas (benign formation on the human epidermis, resulting from compaction followed by keratinization of cells of the stratum corneum of the epidermis).
- Dry corns.
If you have questions regarding the use of Verrucacid, consult a dermatologist.
Contraindications
The use of Verrucacid solution is excluded in the following pathological processes in the epidermis:
- Pigment nevus (mole) - the impact on this formation of a drug with a cauterizing effect can cause the oncological process.
- Rashes that appear on the red border of the lips.
- Damaged skin surface or application to mucous membranes.
- Vast areas of skin lesion, which are characterized by the involvement of a large area in the pathological process.
- Individual intolerance or increased sensitivity to the active components or additional components of the medication.
In addition, the medicine is prohibited for use by children under the age of seven years and the presence of individual intolerance to one of its components.
How to use the drug?
According to reviews and instructions for use with Verrukacid, it is known that the drug is applied to the skin with the help of an applicator exactly in the area of localization of the pathological formation. In this case, in no case is it recommended to prevent it from reaching healthy areas of the skin or mucous membranes. On small papillomas, the solution is applied once.
With the most pronounced neoplasms, they are treated from two to three times with a time interval of four minutes to dry the treatment area.
With significant seals on the skin, before processing the epidermis, the upper cornea is removed. To do this, it is treated with acetylsalicylic ointment, covered with compress paper or plastic film for better softening.
Adverse reactions
According to the instructions and reviews for Verrukacid, it is known that the effect of the drug on the skin in the field of pathology can lead to several negative effects, which include:
- Allergic reactions in the form of a rash on the surface of the skin and its itching.
- Urticaria (characteristic rashes and swelling of the skin that resemble traces of nettle).
- Chemical burn of healthy areas of the skin.
- Hyperemia (blood overflow of capillaries of an organ or body area).
- When processing formations on the eyelids around the eyes, their redness and swelling develop.
If adverse reactions occur, the use of the drug should be discontinued, and rinse the area of the skin with water.
"Verrucacid": analogues, price
According to reviews, it is known that there are no direct generics for the active component today. By the spectrum of action, the following similar drugs are available:
- Solkoderm.
- "Duofilm."
- "Uroderm".
- Skin Cap.
- Melagenin Plus.
- Ferezol.
- "Collomac."
Before replacing the original drug with a generic, it is recommended to consult a specialist.
The shelf life of Verrucacid is sixty months. It should be stored in a dark, dry place at an air temperature of eighteen to twenty-two degrees. Keep children away. The cost of the drug varies from 200 to 400 rubles. Next, instructions on the use of analogues of the drug and their prices will be discussed.
Ferezol
According to the instructions for use, it is known that the drug is intended for external use only. The use of a medication or generic is permissible only on the site of the damaged skin with the help of an applicator, preventing its penetration into healthy neighboring areas, as well as mucous cavities.
On acrochords (filiform warts) and small papillomas "Ferezol" applied once. For small warts and larger papillomas, the medication requires the use of three to four times.
To do this, apply acetylsalicylic ointment on them for several hours. After this, the treated area should be covered with plastic wrap.
You can seal the skin with adhesive tape. After removing the patch, the epidermis should be steamed in hot water with soap and soda for ten minutes and all horny layers should be removed.
After the skin has dried, you need to apply Ferezol several times with an interval of five minutes to dry. On dry calluses and keratomas, it is enough to apply the drug, according to reviews, three to four times, making a short respite to dry the applied solution. Warts on the soles and hands are treated with the solution up to ten times with a small interval to dry the applied solution. Ferezol is considered an analogue of Verrukacid. The cost of the drug varies from 250 to 350 rubles.
Solkoderm
According to the instructions for use, it is known that the drug is available in the form of a solution. A medication is a therapeutic group of topical drugs that has a cauterizing and mummifying effect. "Solcoderm" is used in dermatology for the treatment of benign neoplasms of the skin.
Due to the main active substances included in the structure, Solcoderm exerts several pharmacological effects, which include:
- Discoloration of the skin surface in the area of application with the acquisition of a white color.
- Local dehydration of tissues with their mummification.
- The elimination of cells in the area of use of the solution, while the skin becomes dark brown.
After applying the drug, dead skin cells form a scab that falls off as it recovers. The main substance of the drug contributes to the rapid removal of skin cells. After application, the components of the solution are not absorbed into the general bloodstream. The cost of the drug varies from 780 to 1200 rubles.
"Uroderm"
The drug is considered to be a representative of the pharmacological group of keratolytic drugs for external use. It is used in dermatology to improve the properties of the skin.
The main active component of the "Uroderma" urea has several pharmacological effects, they include:
- Keratolytic effect - a decrease in the thickness of the superficial stratum corneum with its increased formation in various pathologies.
- Skin softening.
- Moisturizing the skin.
- Increasing skin elasticity.
After applying "Uroderm" to the skin, the main component is absorbed into its layers, while it is practically not absorbed into the general bloodstream. The cost of "Uroderm" varies from 170 to 500 rubles.
"Duofilm"
A complex preparation for external use with cauterizing and mummifying effects, it is used for warts.
"Duofilm" is considered a combined dermatological medication. The main active ingredients - salicylic and lactic acids - have a cauterizing property and cause protein coagulation. Also, during the use of the solution, a film is formed that promotes hydration of the papilloma tissue, which increases the process of its deformation.
The solution is used externally. The drug using a brush applicator must be applied to the affected areas of the skin once or twice a day. Single dosing - one or several drops. The solution should be left on the surface of the skin until completely dry, after which you can apply a patch if necessary. The maximum dosage for children is one milliliter per day, for adult patients - ten milliliters per day. The duration of the pharmacological course should not exceed seven days.
"Melagenin Plus"
The drug is used externally. A sufficient amount of the drug must be rubbed well into all affected areas of the skin. The procedure must be carried out once a day without additional exposure to sunlight or an infrared lamp.
Accidental penetration into the esophagus can provoke poisoning of the body, in terms of effects and signs similar to an overdose of ethyl alcohol. The cost of the drug varies from 650 to 1300 rubles.
Skin Cap
The drug is a topical preparation with pronounced antiproliferative, fungicidal and anti-inflammatory effects.
The drug in the form of a cream is intended for external use only. The medication is used to treat patients older than one year. The duration of therapy is determined by a medical specialist individually. The cream is applied to previously cleaned and dry skin with a thin layer on the affected surface twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. "Skin-Cap" is an analogue of "Verrucacid" from papillomas.
To enhance the effect, lightly rub the cream with massage movements. According to the instructions for use, the cream must be applied up to one month, if during this time there are no improvements, then the patient needs to see a doctor to clarify the diagnosis and adjust treatment. The cost of the drug varies from 900 to 3000 rubles.
Collomac
"Kolomak" is used externally. The solution must be applied to broken skin. The frequency of use is once or twice a day. With calluses on the feet and plantar warts, a warm foot bath increases the pharmacological effect. Kollomak is an analogue of Verrukacid.
According to the instructions for use, it is known that the maximum dosage for adult patients is ten milliliters per day. As a rule, after three to four days (after taking a warm foot bath), callus and callus can be removed. The maximum daily dosage for children is one milliliter.
It is not recommended to exceed the indicated dosage. When treating children, it is not worth treating several skin areas at once. The duration of treatment is set individually, based on the effectiveness of the medication, but when using the maximum daily dosage, it should not exceed seven days. If necessary, the therapeutic course can be repeated. It is not recommended to allow contact of Kollomak with mucous cavities and visual organs. The price of the drug is 300 rubles.
Reviews
On medical forums you can find many positive reviews about the use of Verrucacide. Patients note the mild effect and effectiveness of the drug in the elimination of warts and papillomas, mainly of small size. The positive sides of the medication include the fact that it does not leave scars. In addition, the advantage of the drug is its low cost.
In addition to positive reviews, there are also negative ones. Some people were unsatisfied with the use of this medicine, because they experienced burning sensation and pain at the site of its application. Most people complain of an unpleasant odor, as well as a too fluid consistency of the solution, as this causes great inconvenience in use and increases the risk of it spreading and burns on a healthy skin.
In separate reviews of Verrucacide from papillomas and warts, they indicate that as a result of the action of the medicine, the warts disappear, but others appear nearby, in such situations additional treatment with immune and antiviral drugs may be required.
Reviews of "Verrucacide" from plantar warts confirm that the drug can provoke adverse reactions. With its use, hyperemia, swelling of the skin of the eyelids (subject to the use of a solution around the eyes) can develop. Other side effects may be burns that appear on healthy surfaces of the skin when Verrucacide comes from warts.