Kollomak has a keratolic effect due to the content in its composition of salicylic and lactic acids, as well as polidocanol. A remedy is used for manifestations of the human papillomavirus, as an external preparation.
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Medication prescription
The drug is prescribed in the following cases:
- the appearance of corns;
- the presence of keratinized skin;
- papillomas and warts;
- genital warts;
- plantar hyperkeratosis.
Briefly about the drug
Kollomak is a drug for external use. It has antimicrobial and keratolytic effects.
Composition and main active ingredient
Main components:
- Salicylic acid – a substance is obtained as a result of the synthesis of sodium phenolate with carbon dioxide and hydrochloric acid.
- Lactic acid is a breakdown product of glucose, lactic acid is also present in the human body.
- Polidocanol is a sclerotic chemical.
Dibutyl phthalate, acetone, ethylcellulose are present as auxiliary elements in the preparation.
Dosage form and packaging
The product is available in the form of a solution for external use. It is a yellowish opalescent liquid with a pungent odor, poured into dark glass bottles with a pipette applicator, which is attached under the cap. The bottle is placed in a cardboard box, which protects the product from direct sunlight. The volume of the container is 10 ml.
Manufacturer
The drug is manufactured by Heinrich Mack Nachf. Country: Germany.
Pharmacological property
The main components of Kollomak are salicylic acid, polidocanol and lactic acid. The tool is available in the form of a solution.
Salicylic acid works well on plantar warts, as it is able to soften the stratum corneum, causing it to exfoliate, and this substance also acts as an antiseptic.
Thanks to lactic acid, the wart is destroyed under the influence of chemical exposure.
Polidocanol has local anesthetic and sclerosing effects. Able to prevent recurrence of the disease.
Instructions for use
Kollomak is used only externally. The bottle should be closed well after use.
Dosing regimen
Inside the bottle there is a shaving stick, which is used to treat the affected area. The remedy is applied in a small amount only to the wart itself twice a day.
For adults, the daily dose of salicylic acid should not exceed 2.0 g, which is equal to 10.0 ml of Kollomak solution. For children, the daily dose should not exceed 0.2 g of salicylic acid, which is equal to 1.0 ml of Kollomak solution.
The duration of the course of treatment
After 3-4 days of using the drug Kollomak, you can achieve the disappearance of corns or calluses. If you apply the maximum daily dose, which is 10.0 ml for adults and 1.0 ml for children, then the course of treatment should not exceed 7 days. With spot treatment, you can use the product for 1 month.
If there are several sites affected by papillomas, then the treatment course of Kollomak is divided into stages with breaks of 2 weeks.
special instructions
You can not treat warts on which hair grows, in the genital area and face, as well as moles. The drug is not recommended for people suffering from renal insufficiency.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with running water. With extreme caution, Kolomak should be used by pregnant and lactating women.
Pregnancy and lactation
Concerning pregnancy, Kollomak can be used if the affected area does not exceed 5 cm2. If Collomac is used by nursing women, then the product should not be applied to the chest and arms, that is, to those places that are in direct contact with the child. In this case, the agent is applied pointwise, only in this way it will not penetrate into breast milk and will not harm the baby.
Nuances of use in pediatrics
For children, the allowable daily dose should be 1 ml. It can not be exceeded, as well as apply the product immediately to all papillomas.
To prevent the medicine from getting on healthy tissues, the area around the wart is first smeared with baby cream or zinc paste. The duration of the drug is no more than a week.
Application for violations of kidney function
If there are obvious violations of the kidneys or chronic insufficiency of the activity of these organs, then Kollomak is used with extreme caution.
The appointment can only be made by the attending physician, if he considers that the remedy will not harm the body. In other cases, Kollomak is not applied.
Contraindications
Absolute contraindications for the use of Kollomak include:
- children’s age up to 2 years;
- kidney problems;
- the presence of allergies;
- skin diseases;
- hypersensitivity to one or more components of the drug.
Solution overdose
Usually, even with overdoses, toxic damage to the body does not occur, since the agent is applied externally. However, local skin irritation may occur.
To eliminate it, it is enough to wash the affected area with plenty of water. If you accidentally swallow the drug, you should immediately rinse your mouth with plenty of water and call a doctor.
Side effects
Few side effects:
- burning and redness of the skin;
- if there is an individual sensitivity to the drug, then an allergic reaction may develop.
drug interaction
Salicylic acid increases the permeability of the skin, so when using other external agents, they penetrate deeper into the epidermis and are absorbed faster.
Possible adverse reactions when using methotrexate and the hypoglycemic effect of oral hypoglycemic drugs such as sulfonylurea.
Alcohol compatibility
The external agent Kollomak can be combined with alcohol. Since the drug refers to an external agent, therefore, it is combined with the intake of alcoholic beverages. However, it is worth remembering that alcohol itself can be harmful to the body.
Price and holiday conditions
The drug is released without a prescription. A bottle of 10 ml costs in pharmacies within 300 rubles. The price may vary depending on the region.
Terms and rules of storage
Store the solution in places where the temperature does not exceed 25 ° C and where there is no access for small children. From the moment of production, the medicine can be used for 4 years.
Analogues
From drugs of a similar action can be distinguished:
- Duofilm.
- salicylic acid.
- salicylic ointment.
Reviews about the drug
Oksana Karpova, Moscow. “For a long time I was looking for this drug in the pharmacy after it was prescribed by a doctor, unfortunately, I did not find it. Replaced with a similar agent Verrukacid . The effect was positive. I heard that Kollomak is often prescribed for plantar warts and the drug has positive reviews.
Ekaterina Sinitsina, Samara. “Kollomak was prescribed to me by a dermatologist. The cost of the drug is not cheap. I treated the wart twice a day for a week. But the effect did not wait. But after applying Kollomak to the plantar growth, the result was on the face. The place softened and there was no trace of the callus. And at the expense of papilloma, I will cauterize it with liquid nitrogen.
Vadim Kostomarov, Tomsk. “Small papillomas appeared on my neck. The doctor advised to apply Kollomak. I did this twice a day, first I washed my neck, then I blotted it with a towel and my wife applied a point remedy. After 3 days, the warts disappeared. In their place were white spots. In summer, after tanning, they caught up with the color of the skin. The doctor said that such a positive result from the drug is due to the timely treatment started.
Yuri Sukhorukov, Kazan. “Kollomak didn’t help me. For a long time I tried to reduce the wart on my finger . He used many means, including Kollomak. But the growth remained in place. After a couple of years, the wart fell off on its own .”
Reviews about the drug are contradictory. Many positive things have been said about the removal of plantar warts. However, there is an opinion that the tool helped to eliminate only the external keratinization, not coping with the deep layers. Doctors in this case are advised to take a second course, perhaps the corn is too large.
