Bazuka Advance Treatment Pen for Warts & Verrucas 3ml

Description

Bazuka Advance Treatment Pen is a medical device containing formic acid, for the topical treatment of warts and verrucas on the feet, hands, body, arms and legs. It is suitable for adults and children from 8 years old. Sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

Key facts

Type	Medical device, CE marked and registered as Class IIa. Precision applicator pen
Ingredients	Formic acid (85%), dimethyl isosorbide, aqua
Treats	Warts and verrucas on the feet, hands, body, arms and legs
Age	Adults and children aged 8 years and over
Schedule	Every other day (days 1, 3 and 5) followed by 2 days' rest, for a maximum of 6 weeks
Contact time	Start at 1 second. Build up to a maximum of 10 seconds for children aged 8 to 11, delicate skin or small warts, or 20 seconds for larger or stubborn verrucas on the soles of the feet
Pack	3ml pen, enough for a minimum of 220 applications. Single patient, multiple use
Storage	Store between 2°C and 25°C, out of direct sunlight, in the original packaging with the pen lid downwards

Who it is for

Adults and children aged 8 and over with stubborn warts or verrucas on the hands or feet.
People who want a precision tip that limits contact with the surrounding healthy skin.

Not suitable for: Do not use it on children under 8 years. Do not use it if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or to bee or ant stings, or if you have diabetes or poor blood circulation (peripheral vascular disease) in your hands or feet. Do not use it near the face, armpits, breasts, bottom or genital area, or on facial warts, warts with hair growing from them, birthmarks, moles, pigmented skin or any other spots. Do not apply it to sore, bleeding, irritated, inflamed, blistered or damaged skin, or alongside other wart removal therapies. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before use.

How to use

Read the instruction leaflet before use. Do not shake the pen, and always open it horizontally over a sink.
Soak the affected area in lukewarm water for at least 5 minutes, then gently rub away any hard skin over the wart or verruca without breaking the skin.
Remove the cap and stroke the tip gently over the wart or verruca only. On first use, treat for 1 second to see how the skin reacts, then build the contact time up gradually.
Recap the pen firmly, wash your hands, and store the pen with the lid downwards.
Repeat every other day (days 1, 3 and 5) followed by 2 days' rest, until the wart or verruca goes or for a maximum of 6 weeks.
Stop applying it if you get discomfort or pain. If it reaches healthy skin, rinse with cold water. On children it must always be applied by an adult.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a course of treatment take?

Apply it every other day (days 1, 3 and 5) with 2 days' rest, until the wart or verruca goes, for a maximum of 6 weeks.

How long should I hold the pen against the wart?

Start with 1 second. Build up gradually to a maximum of 10 seconds for children aged 8 to 11, delicate skin or small warts, and a maximum of 20 seconds for larger or stubborn verrucas on the soles of the feet.

Can children use it?

Yes, from 8 years old, but an adult must always apply it. Do not use it on children under 8.

Should I cover the treated area with a plaster?

No. Using a plaster after treatment may cause skin damage.

Does it sting?

A mild tingling or burning sensation can be felt for 10 to 15 minutes after treatment. Stop applying it if you get discomfort or pain.

How many applications does one pen give?

The 3ml pen holds enough liquid for a minimum of 220 applications, for use by one person.

Safety and storage

Contains a corrosive agent with a strong smell. Apply it in a well-ventilated space, do not inhale it and do not smell the contents of the pen directly.
If it comes into contact with the eyes or mucous membranes, rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice.
Avoid unnecessary sun exposure on treated skin, which may temporarily darken or lighten.
Store between 2°C and 25°C, out of direct sunlight, in the original packaging with the pen lid downwards. Do not use it after the expiry date.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Report any problem with this product through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.

Always follow the instructions supplied with the product. If you are unsure whether the growth is a wart or verruca suitable for treatment, ask a pharmacist, doctor or nurse first.