Just a few questions from our Pharmacist before you checkout to make sure this medicine is safe for you.
What is Avoca The Complete Wart & Verruca 95% Silver Nitrate Treatment?
Avoca is a treatment for removing warts and verrucas. It can also remove excess tissue formed when wounds heal. The active ingredient in this treatment is silver nitrate, which when applied will destroy warts on the skin. Avoca comes in the form of a cutaneous stick.
What is the cause of warts?
Warts and verrucas are caused by a virus known as the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). This virus affects the skin and the mucosa in the body. There are over 100 different strains of HPV which form different types of wart. HPV is a virus so it can spread, and does so through close skin contact. Aside from close contact, HPV can also spread through items such as towels, shoes, swimming pools areas, and changing rooms.
Who is Avoca suitable for?
This Avoca treatment stick is suitable to be used by anyone who is suffering from a wart or verruca. Do not use if you are allergic to silver nitrate or any other ingredient contained in the stick. If you are using any other form of medication, then speak to a doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before using.
Can someone who is pregnant or breastfeeding use this treatment?
Anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a medical professional for advice before using Avoca.
How should Avoca The Complete Wart & Verruca 95% Silver Nitrate Treatment be used?
To use Avoca, you will need some other products to use this stick. These are:
- A small amount of clean water
- A clean non-absorbent surface, such as a drinking glass
- Paper Tissue
- Petroleum jelly
- A firm surface to work on. Spread newspaper over it.
To use put a drop of water onto the clean surface and then place the tip of the Avoca stick into the water. Leave for 20 seconds. Apply the jelly to healthy skin to protect it from staining. Use the tip to apply the solution to the affected area of the skin. Allow the solution to dry and then wipe the tip of the stick. After 24 hours, file away any black surface on the skin using a nail buffer or emery board. Any remaining wart/verruca should be treated again. The treatment should be used once a day for 3 days for wart treatment, and once a day for 6 days for a verruca. If symptoms persist after using, speak to a doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist for advice.
Are there any side effects?
Since this is a medicine, there is a chance of side effects. If you notice any side effect, speak to a doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist as soon as possible. You can also record any side effect that you notice using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Why do I need to answer questions to buy this product?
You do not need a prescription for Avoca, however, you will be asked to complete a short medical questionnaire by your Chemist 4 U pharmacist before we can take your order. This includes some simple questions that all pharmacies legally are required to ask before supplying this kind of product. This helps our pharmacy team to be sure that Avoca is the best choice for you.
More Information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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