WARTEX Ointment Ref.[49652] Active ingredients: Salicylic acid

Source: Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE)  Revision Year: 2014  Publisher: Optima Consumer Health Ltd, Concept House, Brackenbeck Road, Bradford BD7 2LW, UK

4.1. Therapeutic indications

For the treatment of hard and ragged warts.

4.2. Posology and method of administration

For Adults, Elderly and Children from 6 years onwards

Topical.

Apply a trace of ointment on to wart only for several days. Rub surface gently with file or pumice stone once weekly. Repeat as necessary.

Visible improvement should occur in 1 to 2 weeks but it can take up to 12 weeks for complete removal.

4.9. Overdose

Symptoms of acute systemic salicylate poisoning have been reported after the application of salicylic acid to large areas of skin and for prolonged periods. Symptoms include dizziness, tinnitus, deafness, sweating, nausea and vomiting, headache and confusion. In children drowsiness and metabolic acidosis commonly occur, hypoglycaemia may be severe.

Salicylism may also occur in the unlikely event of large quantities being ingested. Salicylism is unlikely to occur if Wartex is used as indicated.

6.3. Shelf life

60 months.

6.4. Special precautions for storage

Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze.

6.5. Nature and contents of container

6g printed collapsible aluminium tube with membrane nozzle and HDPE screw cap.

6.6. Special precautions for disposal and other handling

No special requirements.

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