PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
POSALFILIN Ointment
Salicylic Acid BP 25% w/w and Podophyllum Resin BP 20%w/w
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you. This medicine is available without prescription but you still need to use POSALFILIN carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
- You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen
- If any of the side effects become serious, or you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
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In this leaflet:
- 1. What POSALFILIN Ointment is and what it is used for
- 2. Before you use POSALFILIN Ointment
- 3. How to use POSALFILIN Ointment
- 4. Possible side effects
- 5. How to store POSALFILIN Ointment
- 6. Further information
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1. WHAT POSALFILIN OINTMENT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
POSALFILIN Ointment is used to treat warts (verrucas) on the soles of the feet. Verrucas are infectious, small growths of the skin caused by a specific virus. If left untreated they can grow and spread.
POSALFILIN Ointment contains salicylic acid and podophyllum resin which work together to treat the verrucas by softening the skin (salicylic acid) and killing the virus (podophyllum resin).
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2. BEFORE YOU USE POSALFILIN OINTMENT
Do not use POSALFILIN if:
- You are pregnant, thinking of becoming pregnant or are breast-feeding
- You are diabetic,
- You have poor circulation, or have little feeling in your feet (peripheral neuropathy)
- The wart is bleeding or crumbling
POSALFILIN should not be used on the skin of the face, armpits, or the bottom or genital (sex) regions.
Take care when using POSALFILIN ointment as it may burn healthy skin. Stop using POSALFILIN if your skin becomes red and inflamed. If you do get any ointment on your healthy skin wipe off with a tissue immediately.
Taking/using other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Do not use POSALFILIN Ointment if you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant or are breast-feeding.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
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3. HOW TO USE POSALFILIN OINTMENT
Always use POSALFILIN Ointment exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. POSALFILIN ointment should be used daily.
To use POSALFILIN ointment:
- Place a corn ring (available from your pharmacist) around the wart. You may need to cut the ring to fit the area.
- Apply as little ointment as you can to the wart. Take care not to get any POSALFILIN ointment on your normal skin. If you do get any ointment on your healthy skin wipe off with a tissue immediately.
- Now cover the wart and corn ring with a plaster.
- Wash your hands.
- Repeat this every day until the wart is soft and spongy. Stop the treatment and do not cover with a plaster. After a few days the wart should drop off. If it does not, start using POSALFILIN ointment again.
If you use more POSALFILIN ointment than you should
Using too much POSALFILIN ointment may burn your skin and you may need to see your doctor. If you do get any ointment on your healthy skin wipe off with a tissue immediately.
If you forget to use POSALFILIN ointment
Do not double the dose, use POSALFILIN ointment the next day when you remember.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist
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4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, POSALFILIN ointment can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
POSALFILIN ointment can burn healthy skin. If this happens stop using POSALFILIN Ointment until it heals. Tell your doctor if you think POSALFILIN ointment is causing a problem.
If any of the side effects become serious, or you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
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5. HOW TO STORE POSALFILIN OINTMENT
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not store above 25°C.
Do not use POSALFILIN Ointment after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and tube as month/year. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
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6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What POSALFILIN ointment contains
The active substances are podophyllum resin BP and salicylic acid BP. Each tube contains 20% w/w podophyllum resin BP and 25% w/w salicylic acid BP.
The other ingredients are yellow soft paraffin and liquid paraffin.
What POSALFILIN ointment looks like and contents of the pack
POSALFILIN ointment is a dark brown ointment that comes in a 10g tube. Each pack contains one tube.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
The Marketing Authorisation Holder is
Norgine Ltd.
Moorhall Road
Harefield
Middlesex
UB9 6NS
UK
It is made by
Norgine Ltd.
Hengoed
Mid Glamorgan
CF82 8SJ
UK
UK Marketing Authorisation Holder: PL 00322/5901R
The leaflet was last approved in: 11 August 2008
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