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lactic-acid

This medication is given in patients with plantar and mosaic warts.

Contradications

This medication is contraindicated in patients with facial and anogenital (related to anus and genitals) warts.

Side effects

The patient using this medication may experience burning, itching, stinging or itching where applied.

Expert Advice

Indication:

This medication is given in patients with plantar and mosaic warts.

Contraindication:

This medication is contraindicated in patients with facial and anogenital (related to anus and genitals) warts.

Precautions:

The patient must be cautious of not applying this medication on healthy skin.

Side effects:

The patient using this medication may experience burning, itching, stinging or itching where applied.

Pregnancy:

No definitive data regarding pregnancy or lactating females is available, therefore, be cautious. Refer to your healthcare provider for risk/benefit assessment.

Lactation:

The effects of this medication are undetermined in nursing females. Please consult your healthcare provider for further details.

FAQs

Indications:

This medication is used for moisturizing skin. It prevents and treats dry, rough, irritated, and patchy skin which may occur in conditions such as eczema and keratosis.

Will this medicine leave scars?

This medicine is highly unlikely to leave scars. However, frequent and harsh itching may leave scars. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.

Side Effects:

You may experience the following: • Red itchy skin • Increased sun sensitivity

Storage:

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Effect on pregnancy and lactation:

This medicine can be used by pregnant women if absolutely necessary. The effects of this medicine in lactating women are unknown. Consult your health care provider for guidance.

Precautions:

May increase sun sensitivity therefore use sun block and minimize sun exposure while using this medicine.

Administration:

Apply it directly onto the affected area. Wash your hands before and after application. The dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity.

Medicines containing lactic-acid

Duofilm 15ml

By GlaxoSmithKline

Pack size: 15ml

Rs.384.52