Molludab Molluscum Solution, 2 ml

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Removal of the papules could cause scarring. There could be side effects or reactions to medicines that your healthcare provider prescribes. Make sure you tell your provider all of the medicines you currently take to avoid interactions with new medicine. Talk to your provider about the side effects of the medicine they recommend. How soon after treatment will I feel better? Gradual removal of lesions may be achieved by oral therapy. This technique is often desirable for pediatric patients because it is generally less painful and may be performed by parents at home in a less threatening environment. Oral cimetidine has been used as an alternative treatment for small children who are either afraid of the pain associated with cryotherapy, curettage, and laser therapy or because the possibility of scarring is to be avoided. While cimetidine is safe, painless, and well tolerated, facial mollusca do not respond as well as lesions elsewhere on the body. Topical therapy Twice daily, use the spatula to apply a small quantity of MolluDabprecisely onto the molluscum bumps, and allow the solution to dry. Olsen JR, Piguet V, Gallacher J, Francis NA. Molluscum contagiosum and associations with atopic eczema in children: a retrospective longitudinal study in primary care.Br J Gen Pract . 2016;66(642):e53-8. doi:10.3399/bjgp15X688093. Journal

This solution is highly corrosive.Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Keep the bottle out oftheir reach, also during use. Use carefully, may cause caustic burnsif used wrongly on the skin. Most papules are 2-5 mm in size. Occasionally lesions can reach 1 cm or greater in diameter, this is particularly so with solitary lesions MolluDab ® should not be used during flare ups of atopic dermatitis or on mucus membranes. Purchasing information for pharmacists

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Take special care if you have atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema). Seek advice from your doctor if the area affected by molluscum and dermatitis. Most cases areself-limitingwith resolution of lesions occurring over 6-9 months, although some cases may last for up to four years. Where possible the parents of such children should be encouraged to let the condition run its natural course Sometimes treatment is wanted, if the lesions are particularly unsightly or troublesome, or if they are spreading very widely. You should discuss this with your GP.

There is no single perfect treatment of molluscum contagiosum since we are currently unable to kill the virus. In many cases no specific treatment is necessary. Physical treatments Molluscum contagiosum is infectious while active. However, affected children and adults should continue to attend daycare, school, and work.Be aware that some treatments available through the internet may not be effective and may even be harmful. Physical removal For children, people with a weakened immune system or people who have symptoms that cause pain and discomfort, treatment could include: Molluscum contagiosum thrives under warm and damp conditions, so keep the skin clean and dry. Try and avoid sharing the affected person's towels, clothing, facecloths, bed linen and toys to avoid spreading the condition.