What is EndWarts Freeze?
EndWarts Freeze is a cryotherapy treatment for warts and verrucas. The device works in just seconds to freeze your wart or verruca to its core, usually removing it completely within 14 days after just one application. EndWarts Freeze is the coldest freeze treatment currently on the market, making it very effective at freezing your wart to its core, perfect for those looking for fast and reliable treatment.
What are warts?
Warts are small, rough lumps that appear on your skin, commonly on your hands or arms, and although they’re completely harmless, they can be sore or itchy sometimes. Warts happen when you catch a virus from a contaminated surface or through skin-to-skin contact, especially if your skin is damaged or wet when you touch the contaminated area. Although warts will eventually go away by themselves over time, some people find them embarrassing, especially if they’re in particularly visible areas, which is why they seek out treatments to get rid of their warts more quickly.
What are verrucas?
Verrucas are a type of wart that appears on the soles of your feet. They’re usually flat and look like a disk of hard skin, usually with tiny black dots beneath the hard skin. Verrucas are harmless but can be painful, often feeling like you’re stepping on a needle when you walk. This is why many people look to treat verrucas quickly and ease their discomfort. You may find that you commonly get verrucas if you like to go swimming, as walking barefoot through a locker room when your skin is damp gives the virus that causes verrucas the perfect conditions they need to infect you.
How will EndWarts Freeze use cryotherapy to remove my warts?
EndWarts Freeze uses cryotherapy to remove warts and verrucas, which means it works by freezing the wart to its core. The nitrous oxide gas in this product freezes the wart to -80 degrees C, killing the virus that causes your wart so it will slowly start to disappear until it’s gone completely. This is the coldest home freeze treatment available at the moment and you will usually only need to treat your wart with EndWarts Freeze once to completely get rid of that irritating wart.
Can I use this product to freeze my child’s warts or verrucas?
EndWarts Freeze can be used to remove warts and verrucas on children over the age of 4. However, the treatment should be applied by a responsible adult and children should not be left unsupervised with the device.
Can I use this product if I’m pregnant?
You should not use EndWarts Freeze if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have a wart or verruca which needs treatment during these times, we recommend asking your doctor or pharmacist to suggest a suitable product for you.
How to use this product
Before using this product for the first time, activate the device by turning the white part for one full turn in the direction of the arrow printed on it. When you’ve turned the device enough the star printed on the device will be back in the shaded zone, you will need to use some force to complete one full turn. Before each treatment, you will need to load the device with cold gas, to do this, place the device upright on a table with the transparent part facing down. Hold the device steady and push the white part of the device down for 2 seconds, you’ll hear a hissing sound while you do this. Next, remove the transparent cap. You will see ice vapour coming from the product, this means it’s ready to use! Use the device right away, pressing the tip firmly against the wart or verruca. If you’re treating a wart on your hands, fingers or arms, press the tip onto the area for 15 seconds, if you’re treating a verruca or wart on your foot, press the tip onto the area for 40 seconds. When you’re done, replace the cap on the device and store in the refrigerator. The wart should start to disappear after 10 - 14 days, if the wart has not disappeared after 14 days repeat the treatment. If the wart still has not disappeared after 3 treatments or does not heal you should speak to your doctor for advice.
When should this product not be used?
Do not use EndWarts Freeze on children under the age of 4. Do not use this product if you are allergic to nitrous oxide. This product is combustible and should be kept away from fire, flames, heat, or any other possible sources of ignition. Do not burn or pierce the cartridge, even after use. For external use only, avoid contact with eyes or other sensitive areas, do not inhale. Do not use this product if:
- Your wart or the skin surrounding it is bleeding, open, irritated, itchy, infected, or red
- Your wart is on a sensitive or thin area of skin, such as your genital area or areas around your joints
- Your skin is healthy and does not have a wart or verruca
- You are unsure whether your growth is a common wart
- You wish to treat moles, corns, blisters, or any other skin defects
- You think you may have skin cancer or a melanoma
- The area you wish to treat is filled with liquid, as it will not be a common wart
- You have diabetes or problems with blood circulation or blood clotting
- You wish to treat multiple warts at the same time
Does EndWarts Freeze have any side effects?
Like all medications, EndWarts Freeze can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. These side effects include:
- Blisters or blood blisters around the treated area. This is normal and usually indicates that the treatment has worked. Do not attempt to burst the blister and bandage or disinfect the area as necessary
- Skin losing its colour, also known as depigmentation
- Minor burns and scarring
- Risk of nerve or skin damage in the case of overexposure
- Tingling or prickling feelings in the treated area
If you experience these or any other side effects while using this product stop use and speak to your doctor or pharmacist. For more information about reporting the side effects of medication, please see the MHRA’s Yellow Card Scheme.
How to store this product
Before using this product for the first time, store in a cool, dry place which is between 5 - 25 degrees C. Do not store in the freezer and do not expose to temperatures of 50 degrees C or over, for example, the inside of a hot car. After using this product for the first time and activating it, put the cap back on the device and store in the refrigerator for a maximum of 2 months. Do not use this product if the expiry date printed on the original packaging has passed. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Important 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.
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Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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