Indications
Veregen is an anti-infective medication used to treat genital and anal warts in adults.
Sinecatechins is a green tea leaf that offers anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties alongside anti-infective effects. These actions allow Veregen ointment to treat genital and perianal warts.
Dosage and Administration
The dose and administration regimen of Veregen that is prescribed will vary depending on the individual and severity of their warts being treated. Follow all your healthcare provider’s instructions and read packaging labels carefully to ensure the best therapeutic response.
- Wash hands thoroughly before and after application
- Apply Veregen ointment three times each day to each wart
- Dab a small amount of ointment onto each wart using your fingers
- Leave a thin layer covering your warts
- Adults should not use more than 250mg of Veregen, roughly 0.5cm of the ointment
- Veregen is for external use only and is not designed for ophthalmic, oral, intravaginal, or intra-anal application.
- Do not wash ointment from treated areas before applying your next dose
- If you swim, bathe, or shower, reapply the ointment to affected areas
- Before inserting a tampon, you should wash off Veregen to avoid getting it in your vagina
- Men with uncircumcised penises should ensure they wash under their foreskin each day while using Veregen ointment
- Continue treatment until your warts have cleared or for up to 16 weeks
- Contact your healthcare provider if your condition does not improve or if they return after treatment ends
- Store at room temperature or in the fridge. Do not let the ointment freeze
- Keep away from children and pets
Side Effects
Veregen may cause some side effects to develop during treatment while clearing your genital and/or perianal warts. Speak with your healthcare provider if you have any questions regarding symptoms you may encounter.
Common Veregen side effects:
- Mild redness or irritation of treated skin
- Mild pain, itching, or discomfort after application
Serious Side Effects
Some more serious adverse reactions may happen when using Veregen. Wash away the ointment using mild soap and water before contacting your healthcare provider if you develop any of the following symptoms:
- Severe redness or swelling of treated areas
- Severe burning, itching, or other pain
- Painful sores or blisters where applied
Allergic Reactions
Do not use Veregen if you are allergic to sinecatechins or any of the other ointment components. Call your healthcare provider if you notice any of the following signs of an allergic reaction after using this ointment:
- Hives
- Difficulty breathing
- Swelling of you face, lips, tongue, or throat
Cautions
Do not use Veregen if you have a week immune system or an allergy to green tea.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have human papillomavirus (HPV), HIV, AIDS, or a weakened immune system from another disease or from taking certain medications.
Veregen will not cure genital or perianal warts or stop you from spreading them to others through contact.
Veregen is not designed to treat warts caused by HPV.
Avoid getting Veregen ointment in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, vagina, or urethra.
Avoid having anyone come into contact with treated skin areas after applying Veregen.
You should avoid exposing treated skin areas to sunlight or artificial UV rays.
Do not use other medicine or skin products on skin areas treated with Veregen unless directed to do so by your healthcare provider.
Before engaging in intercourse, wash off the ointment because Veregen could weaken the latex of a condom and cause it to break.
It is unknown how Veregen will affect an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become so during treatment.
Ask your healthcare provider before breastfeeding while using Veregen because it may or may not pass into your breastmilk.
Do not administer Veregen ointment to anyone younger than 18 without advice from your healthcare provider.
Veregen should not be used for longer than 16 weeks unless your healthcare provider directs you to do so. Continue using the ointment as prescribed until your warts have cleared.
It is unlikely that Veregen will interact with other medications and cause unwanted side effects, but you should tell your healthcare provider about all the medications you take, including over the counter medicines to avoid drug interactions.
Form and Strength
This wart medication is available in ointment form.
Veregen ointment strength:
- 10%
The 10% strength Veregen ointment is available in volumes of 15 grams.
FAQ
How long does it take for Veregen to work?
Veregen ointment is quickly absorbed into your skin upon application and starts affecting your genital or perianal warts. The anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidative properties of this medication may take some time to reach their full effect. Most users see improvement within a week and have their warts clear up after 2 or 3 weeks of use three times daily.
Does Veregen cause more warts?
Veregen is designed to help clear your infection to improve your wart condition. The ointment absorbs into affected skin areas to reduce inflammation and kill infective cells, but this does not cure your condition. You may develop new warts during treatment or after discontinuation, but the medicated ointment itself should not cause warts.
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Additional information
Brand Name: |
Veregen |
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Scientific Name: |
Sinecatechins |
Other Names: |
Veregen Ointment |
Strength(s): |
10% |
Quantities Available: |
15g |
