GP and surgeon, Dr Shane Charles (MBBS, MRCS, PgDip SEM) provides a simple explanation of the medication below:

'Catephen Ointment is a topical medication used for the management of genital and anal warts in patients above the age of 18. '.

If you think Catephen Ointment is a treatment that can help you, start an online consultation now for a registered prescriber to review. If treatment is deemed suitable, they can prescribe it, and we can deliver it to you from the comfort of your own home with a range of convenient delivery and payment options for you to choose from. If you have any questions about a medication, you should always consult your doctor with any questions prior to starting treatment, to ensure that it is safe and suitable for you.

Catephen Ointment is a topical medication that is used to help treat a number of different skin conditions including warts around the genitals and anus.

The active substance in Catephen Ointment is derived from green tea leaves. This medication helps to treat and remove warts and other skin conditions from the genitals and anus.

You should always use your medication as it has been outlined to you by your healthcare provider. Usually, the medication will need to be used three times a day, once in the morning, once at mid-day and once at night. 

You should always use the dosage of medication that you have been told to use by your healthcare provider. The recommended dosage is around 0.5cm of ointment applied to the affected area three times a day, once in the morning, once at mid-day, and again at night. 

This medication is suitable for people who are suffering from a number of different skin conditions including genital warts and warts around the anus.

This medication should not be used by anyone who is allergic to any of the ingredients in the medication. This medication is also not suitable for use by those under the age of 18 years old. This medication should also not be used after the condition it is being used to treat has healed.

If you are pregnant or if you are trying to become pregnant then it is recommended that you speak to your doctor before you start using Catephen Ointment.

If you are breastfeeding, or if you are going to be breastfeeding whilst using this medication it is recommended that you speak to your doctor for further advice.

Catephen Ointment may interact with some medications. It is important that you let your healthcare provider know about any other medications you are taking alongside Catephen Ointment. 

As with all other medications, some users may experience side effects when they are using Catephen Ointment. The most common side effects include:

• Local skin reactions
• Pain
• Swelling
• Blisters
• Hardening of the skin
• Swelling of the lymph nodes

To fully understand the warnings associated with Catephen Ointment it is important to read the patient information leaflet provided with the medication before using it.

You can purchase Catephen Ointment online from UK Meds which will be delivered directly to your door.