Duofilm Wart Treatment 15ml

What is Duofilm Wart Treatment 15ml Duofilm contains two medicines called salicylic acid and lactic acid It works by softening the skin of a wart causing it to peel off Duofilm is used to treat warts A wart is an infection in the top layers of the skin It is caused by a virusWarts can be spread when the virus touches damaged skinIt is more likely to spread in places which are warm and moist This is why one of the most common places to catch warts is swimming pools It can take from a few weeks to several months for the wart to appear See more information on warts and verrucas on the NHS website Before you use Duofilm Wart TreatmentDo not use Duofilm if you are allergic to the salicylic acid lactic acid or any of the other ingredients of Duofilm you have warts on your face around your back passage or genitals moles birthmarks warts with hair growing from them or other sensitive areas the area of skin is irritated reddened or infected Do not use on open wounds the child being treated is under 2 years of age Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start using Duofilm Do not inhale the vapour Do not use with other medicines on the affected area Duofilm is not recommended for patients who suffer from diabetes poor blood circulation or nerve damage to the hands and feet Duofilm contains colophony which may cause allergic skin reactions contact dermatitis Avoid contact with eyes other sensitive areas and healthy skin In case of accidental contact with the eyes or other sensitive areas rinse well with water If you apply Duofilm to healthy skin you may experience blistering Stop use and talk to your doctor or pharmacist Duofilm is not recommended to be used during or immediately after a viral illness Do not use in children or teenagers during or after chicken pox influenza or other viral infections Duofilm is not recommended to be used during pregnancy or breast-feeding If used during breast-feeding take care to wash off all traces to avoid accidental swallowing by the child Duofilm Wart Treatment Side Effects Like all medicines this medicine can cause side effects although not everybody gets them Duofilm may cause allergic skin reactions allergic dermatitis rash dryness scaling irritation itching swelling burning sensation redness excessive skin growth discolouration of the skin blistering pain and hypersensitivity at the site of application How to use Duofilm Wart TreatmentUsing Duofilm Use Duofilm once a day before bedtime using the brush in the pack It may take 4 to 8 weeks for visible improvement Keep using Duofilm either until the wart has been treated for 12 weeks or until you can see the lines of your skin again called ridge lines Speak to a pharmacist or doctor if warts last longer than 12 weeks or if skin irritation develops Avoid smoking or being near an open flame whilst using Duofilm or immediately after use How to use 1 Remove any plasters 2 Soak the warts in hot water for five minutes 3 Dry the area with your own towel 4 Rub the top of the warts carefully with a pumice stone nail file coarse washcloth or emery board 5 Then put on enough Duofilm to cover the warts Try not to get it on the normal skin around the warts 6 Let the Duofilm dry thoroughly 7 Cover the wart with a plaster if possible to help the ingredients get to work To stop warts spreading to others Remember that warts can spread to others Only use your own towel If your warts are on the bottom of your feet do not walk around bare foot Children Duofilm is not recommended for use in children under 2 years of age Children under 12 years should only use the medicine with help from an adult If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine ask your doctor or pharmacist nbsp Ingredients The active substances are lactic acid 150 w/w and salicylic acid 167 w/w The other ingredient is flexible collodion contains pyroxylin colophony virgin castor oil ethanol and ether See our other skin care treatments