Cantharone Plus (Cantharidin/Salicylic Acid/Podophyllin)

Cantharone Plus

Cantharone Plus (cantharidin) is a topical liquid used to remove plantar warts and warts that are resistant to other medications or are heavily keratinized. Due to its high potency and toxicity, it should be applied by a physician and is not suitable for children under 12 years old. If your child is under 12 years old, consult with your doctor about an alternative wart removal. Cantharone leaves no permanent scars and forms a uniform blister.

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About Warts

Plantar warts are topical skin growths caused by a viral infection that also causes human papillomavirus or HPV. Plantar warts are benign, however, they can cause itching and discomfort. They are quite common in children and are transmitted indirectly from infected surfaces, such as playgrounds, swimming pools, and public showers. Most people will have a plantar wart at some point in their life. If a wart has become heavily keratinized, it may be resistant to other wart-removal medications.

Plantar warts are named after the area of the body where they are found. If you develop a wart anywhere other than your feet, this is not a plantar wart. Do not apply Cantharone Plus to any other part of the body unless directed by your doctor.

About Cantharone Plus

Cantharone Plus is intended for warts that are resistant to other medications. The main ingredient in Cantharone Plus is cantharidin, which is a chemical secreted from certain species of beetles. Cantharone Plus is highly potent and toxic and should be applied by a physician. The chemical composition of Cantharone Plus is 30% salicylic acid, 2% podophyllin BP, 1% cantharidin in a film-forming vehicle containing 0.5% octylphenyl polyethylene glycol, cellosolve, ethocel, collodion, castor oil, and acetone.

Cantharone Plus should not be used on people with diabetes or impaired peripheral circulation. Patients should expect blistering after the application, which may cause pain or discomfort. Cantharone Plus is not recommended for pregnant or nursing mothers. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing before using Cantharone Plus.

Before applying Cantharone Plus, disinfect your hands. There are two methods of application:

• Method A (no curettage): Occasionally, nails must be trimmed to expose subungual warts to medication. Using a pointed wooden applicator stick, apply CANTHARONE® PLUS sparingly (one layer only) to the wart and about 1 to 3 mm margin around the wart. (For large mosaic warts, treat a portion of the wart at a time.) Allow to dry for a few minutes. Cover with a piece of non-porous plastic adhesive tape, e.g. Blenderm®. Instruct patient to keep the tape on for at least four hours (up to 8 hours). Within 24 hours a blister forms which is often painful and inflamed. Have the patient return for observation in one to two weeks. During this period the patient may or may not do periodic soaks as the doctor prefers. Remove necrotic tissue and treat as before if any viable wart tissue remains. Allow tissue to re-epithelialize before re-treatment.
• Method B (with curettage): Proceed as in Method A except have patient return in one day for curettage. Local anesthesia may be necessary. There are several advantages to this method; treatment with CANTHARONE® PLUS prior to curettage enhances identification of tissue planes, increases separability of wart tissue and re-treatment is rarely necessary. The lesion normally heals completely within one to three weeks. Have the patient return for observation in four weeks.

Important Safety Information

This is not a complete publication of Cantharone Plus safety information. Speak to your doctor or consult the product literature for a complete description of safety information. Do not use near eyes, on mucous membranes, in anogenital, intertriginous, or axilla areas.1 DO NOT SWALLOW Cantharone Plus, as it can be fatal. If swallowed contact poison control immediately or visit an emergency centre. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Cantharidin is highly toxic to animals. Store at room temperature. After use, close bottle tightly to avoid spills and liquid evaporation. If the liquid accidentally touches healthy skin, remove immediately with nail polish remover.

Cantharone Plus contains salicylic acid, which is similar to a chemical found in aspirin. If you are allergic to aspirin, do not take Cantharone Plus.

Do not apply Cantharone Plus to the same area more than once a week.

Possible Side Effects

This is not a complete publication of side effects. For a complete list, consult with the product literature or speak to your doctor. Although Cantharone Plus is generally safe for everyone over the age of 12, there are possible side effects. The possible side effects of Cantharone Plus include:

• Itchy or tingly skin
• Burning sensation
• Tenderness to the area around the wart
• Blistering and pain with additional sensitivity.

It’s possible to experience an allergic reaction to cantharidin. Stop using immediately and seek medical advice if you experience rash, hives, swelling of the mouth and throat, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, fever, chills, and swollen glands.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you experience other side effects while using Cantharone Plus, you are encouraged to speak to your doctor.

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