The medicine "Verrucacid" the instruction defines as an antiseptic agent that produces a cauterizing effect and coagulates skin proteins. The drug is used to eliminate plantar and filiform warts, genital warts, papillomas, keratomas, and dry corns.
Release form, composition
The product is available in the form of a solution intended for external use, which is an oily mobile liquid having a phenol smell (color - from pinkish or yellowish to brown). The solution (2 g) was placed in a glass vial (an applicator may be included). The active ingredients of the drug are phenol (588 mg) and metacresol (392 mg). Minor components are ethyl 95% alcohol (10 mg) and purified water (up to 1 g).
Method of use, dosage
The product “Verrucacid” is intended exclusively for external use. Patients leave reviews about the medication mostly good. The product, provided that it is used correctly, allows you to achieve a positive result. Detailed information on how to deal with warts with this medication is contained in the instructions that came with the kit. The drug should be applied to the affected area with a special applicator, in its absence - with a thin wooden stick, while preventing the product from getting on healthy skin. It is enough to lubricate small papillomas and warts with a solution once, larger ones require applying the medicine in several layers (apply a new layer when applied earlier dries up - with an interval of three to four minutes). On the hands and soles, the treatment of warts should be made in seven to ten layers, it is enough to apply three to four layers on dry corns and keratomas. Subsequently, a crust forms on the spot treated with Verrucacid. The reviews of those who used this drug indicate that it disappears after six to eight days. If necessary, you can then repeat the procedure. A total of four to five procedures are permissible.
Side effects of the use of the drug "Verrukatsid"
Reviews of individual patients report the appearance of redness of the skin and swelling at the site of application of the drug, however, these symptoms then disappear on their own. Allergic reactions may also develop.
special instructions
Avoid getting the medicine on the mucous membranes, mainly on the mucous membranes of the eye. If the product does get into your eyes, rinse them thoroughly with water and consult an ophthalmologist. Do not lubricate or wash (after treatment on the first day) the area of the skin on which the Verrucacid solution is applied. Reviews of some people contain information that the medication causes a burn. To avoid this, do not apply it to neoplasms located in highly sweating areas (inguinal folds, interdigital spaces, etc.), since as a result of the spreading of the drug on wet skin, healthy tissue can burn. Do not bandage or tape the treated skin area. It is forbidden to reapply the medicine earlier than the above dates.