Warticon Cream

What is Warticon Cream?

Warticon is a cream that contains the active ingredient podophyllotoxin; this plant extract is part of a group of medicines known as 'antivirals'.

Warticon Cream is commonly prescribed as a treatment for genital warts, which are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Warticon attacks the virus and helps to kill the wart cells, which will effectively clear the problem.

You must have a prescription to buy Warticon Cream.

What is Warticon used to treat?

Warticon is suitable for treating smaller warts in the early stages of infection. Warticon is a commonly prescribed cream used to treat genital warts in both men and women.

Warts are generally caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

The active ingredient in Warticon fights HPV, which causes the cells within the warts to die. This means healthy tissue is able to replace the wart cells within a matter of weeks.

Warticon Cream vs Warticon Solution

Both the cream and solution versions of Warticon contain the same active ingredient, podophyllotoxin. Therefore, they work in the same way. One version of the medication will not work noticeably faster than the other and it is down to the patient to decide which they would prefer to use.

However, Warticon Cream may be more suitable for women as it is often easier for them to apply than the solution. At the same time, men suffering from genital warts will normally be recommended the solution, as it comes with an applicator that makes it easier to apply the treatment to individual warts around the penis.

How does Warticon cream work?

Warticon cream should be applied directly to the warts. The active ingredient, podophyllotoxin, works to fight the human papillomavirus (HPV) rather than just working to fight wart tissue. This means that Warticon gets to the root of the problem to stop HPV from keeping genital warts alive. This stops the virus from spreading and will kill the warts.

In time, the wart tissue will be eradicated and replaced by healthy new tissue.

Who can use Warticon?

Warticon is a very effective treatment for genital warts, but it is not suitable for everyone to use.

You should not be using Warticon if any of these apply to you:

• You have warts on areas of broken, bleeding or damaged skin
• You are already using any other medicine that contains podophyllotoxin
• You are allergic to podophyllotoxin or any of the other ingredients contained in Warticon

If your warts cover an area larger than 4cm, your treatment may need to be applied by a doctor or nurse.

Warticon is for external use only, it should not be applied to the inside of the penis, vagina or anus.

Do not put any kind of dressing, such as a bandage or plaster, over the affected area while using Warticon.

Always read the patient information leaflet for a comprehensive list of precautions to take.

Can you buy Warticon Cream over the counter?

You cannot buy Warticon Cream unless it has been prescribed by a doctor.

Can you buy Warticon Cream online in the UK?

Yes, you can order Warticon Cream online from regulated pharmacies like Medicine Direct. However, as this is a prescription-strength treatment, you will first need to complete a simple and confidential online consultation. This requires you to fill out a questionnaire about your medical history and condition, which will be reviewed by one of our registered doctors, pharmacists or prescribers to make sure Warticon is suitable for you.

Next day delivery is available if you place your order by 2pm.

Warticon Cream alternatives

Warticon Solution may be more suitable for males who are suffering from genital warts. This solution works in the same way as Warticon Cream and will provide effective treatment in a similar length of time. However, as it comes with an applicator, men may find it easier to apply the solution to individual warts.

Condyline also contains podophyllotoxin as its active ingredient. Like Warticon, this solution should be applied to the effective area in the same way.

Another cream treatment for genital warts is Aldara. This cream will kill the cells within the warts and will normally clear the problem in 8 weeks.