Duofilm

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This is a topical solution indicated in the treatment of warts, corns and calluses.Information For Patients Warts: A wart is a viral infection of the surface layers of the skin. The incubation period varies from a few weeks to several months. Warts can spread by direct contact with a wart to damaged skin. ... Read moreThis is a topical solution indicated in the treatment of warts, corns and calluses.Information For Patients Warts: A wart is a viral infection of the surface layers of the skin. The incubation period varies from a few weeks to several months. Warts can spread by direct contact with a wart to damaged skin. Corns: A corn is a small, hardened area of skin which often looks yellow compared to the surrounding skin. It is typically round or cone-shaped, pointing down into the skin. Corns most often form on the feet and sometimes on the hands and are caused by constant or repeated friction or pressure. Calluses: A callus is rough, thickened skin spread over a wide area. Like a corn, it is caused by constant or repeated friction or pressure, but unlike corns, calluses are flat and have normal skin markings.

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Not for prolonged use in high concentrations and on large areas of the body. Impaired peripheral circulation or diabetes. Avoid broken skin, mouth, eyes, mucous membranes and anogenital region.

Salicylic acid is a widely used and effective keratolytic, it produces desquamation and destruction of the epithelium by solubilising the intercellular cement of the Stratum Corneum. Lactic acid affects the keratinisation process, reducing hyperkeratosis and is also caustic, leading to the destruction of hyperkeratotic tissue. Collodion is derived from cellulose in a base containing ethanol and ether. It allows easy and accurate application of the product and dries to leave a film which hydrates the tissue and facilitates penetration of the active ingredients.

There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.

Stinging, burning, or irritation of the skin,Itching, prolonged use over a large skin area may cause salicylate toxicity, ringing sound in the ears (tinnitus), Diarrhoea, Vomiting.

Excessive topical use may result in burning, particularly of normal skin. Following excessive topical use, apply emollients as required. Following ingestion, administer copious quantities of water and antacids as required. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Pregnancy Category- Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

This preparation is formulated for the controlled corrosion of keratin and thus care should be taken to apply the product to the affected area only. Do not use on the face or anogenital regions or if you are diabetic or have impaired circulation. Do not use on moles, birthmarks or unusual skin growths. Do not treat warts over large areas at one time, or use on infants and very young children unless on medical advice. For External Use Only