Salactol Collodion 10ml

Salactol Collodion Wart Paint 10ml
 

What is Salactol Collodion?

Salactol Collodion is a wart paint for the treatment of warts, verrucas, corns, and calluses.
 

What are the active ingredients in Salactol Collodion and how do they work?
 

The active ingredients in Salactol are salicylic acid and lactic acid. These break down the keratin in the affected area of the skin and kill the virus that causes a wart or verruca. This product will also soften hard skin, making it easier to remove with a pumice stone or emery board. 
 

What are warts and verrucas?
 

Warts and verrucas are small growths of skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They aren’t typically anything to worry about, but they can spread easily if left untreated due to the highly infectious nature of HPV. 
 

Warts: Generally appear on the fingers or on the back of your hands.

Verrucas: Only occur on the soles of the feet. 
 

What are Corns and Calluses?

Corns and calluses are hard, thick pads of skin caused by pressure and friction.
 

Corns and Calluses: Usually appear on the feet due to poorly fitting shoes, or on the hands.

Warnings and Precautions

Do not use if:

• You are allergic to any of the ingredients this product contains
• You are diabetic or suffer from poor blood circulation to your hands or feet.

Do not use Salactol:

• On birthmarks, moles or warts with hairs growing from them
• On or anywhere near your face, armpits, breasts, bottom, genital area, or any area with broken skin

Speak to your GP or Pharmacist before use if:

• You are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding
• You are unsure if you have a wart or verruca

Ingredients
 

Active ingredients: salicylic acid (16.7% w/w) and lactic acid (16.7% w/w).

Other ingredients: pyroxylin, colophony, castor oil, industrial methylated spirit and ether.

How do I apply for Salactol Collodion?

Dosage:

Apply once daily usually at night.

• Soak the affected area in warm water and pat dry.
• Gently rub the surface of the wart, verruca, corn, or callus with a pumice stone or manicure emery board to remove any hard skin.
• Using the applicator provided, carefully apply a few drops of Salactol to the lesion, allowing each drop to dry before applying the next one.
• Take care to localise the application to the affected area.
• Plantar warts should be covered with an adhesive plaster. Leave for 24 hours.
• Repeat the procedure daily, after first removing any plaster.

What are the side effects of Salactol Collodion?

Possible side effects:

Slight tingling sensation or some mild tenderness at the treated area while the product is working.
 

Very rare side effects:

Discomfort or persistent irritation can occur at the treated area (if this happens stop use and speak to your GP or Pharmacist.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.