GSK

GSK DUOFILM CUTANEOUS SOLUTION 15ML

Composition

The active substances are: salicylic acid and lactic acid. Each ml of cutaneous solution contains 167 mg of salicylic acid and 167 mg of lactic acid. The other excipients are: flexible collodion (contains pyroxylin, rosin, castor oil, alcohol, ether).

Therapeutic indications

Duofilm is indicated for the local treatment of warts.

Duofilm is a medicine for external dermatological use.

Dosage and method of administration

Use only externally, on the skin.

It is used in adults and children aged 2 years and over.

Adults and the elderly

Duofilm will be applied directly to the wart only once a day, preferably in the evening before bedtime. Be careful to avoid applying to the healthy skin area around the wart.

In children under 12 years of age, treatment should be supervised.

Duofilm is not recommended for the treatment of warts or warts that extend over an area of the body larger than 5 cm2 (approximately the size of a postage stamp).

The duration of treatment is determined by the severity of the condition and can be up to 6-12 weeks.

Do not continue treatment for more than 12 weeks. If the warts or warts have not disappeared after 12

weeks of treatment, seek the advice of your doctor

Precautions

Avoid contact of Duofilm solution with eyes, nose, mouth or vaginal area (mucous membranes) as it may cause irritation.

in case of accidental contact of Duofilm solution with areas with open wounds, eyes, nose, mouth or vaginal area, immediately wash the affected area with water for 15 minutes. Be careful not to apply Duofilm solution to healthy skin around the wart or wart as

may cause irritation. If extensive skin irritation occurs, treatment should be discontinued and you should contact your doctor.

Duofilm is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.

Caution is advised when used in children between 2-12 years of age. Duofilm is not recommended for children or

adolescents who show any sign of fever (high temperature), who have a viral infection (such as flu or chickenpox) or who have just recovered from any of these conditions.

Special warnings

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, fertility

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant,

talk to your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

There is no information on the safety of using Duofilm in pregnant women. Duofilm is not recommended for use during pregnancy.

The substances in Duofilm can pass into breast milk. Breastfeeding is not recommended during the use of Duofilm.

Driving and using machines

It has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines

Packaging

Box with a 15 ml brown glass bottle, with a brush applicator inside.

 

Page updated on: 08.06.2021