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Duofilm Solution
Manufactured byGLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsLactic Acid (16.7 %w/v) + Salicylic Acid (16.7 %w/v)
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Description
Duofilm Solution is a combination of Lactic Acid and Salicylic Acid. This medicine softens and loosens the dry, scaly, or thickened skin, which causes shedding of the outer layer of the skin.
Duofilm Solution is used in the treatment of warts (small raised bumps on the surface of your skin) and corns and calluses (thick, hardened layers of skin).
Duofilm Solution may rarely cause irritation, burning/tingling sensation of your skin at the site of application. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen.
Duofilm Solution should be applied externally to the affected part of your skin as directed by your doctor. Continue using this medicine for the prescribed duration to effectively treat your condition. Do not apply Duofilm Solution to your face, armpits, breasts, genital area or the healthy skin surrounding the affected area as this medicine may cause severe skin irritation.
Duofilm Solution should be avoided if you are allergic to it. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are planning a pregnancy, consult your doctor before using this medication.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Duofilm Solution
Skin irritation at the site of application
Burning or tingling sensation at the application site
Uses of Duofilm Solution
What is it prescribed for?
Warts
Warts are small raised bumps on the surface of your skin. Duofilm Solution is used in the treatment of different types of warts such as common warts (warts occurring on the back of your hands, fingers, the skin around your nails, and on your feet), plantar warts (warts that affect the bottom of your feet), and mosaic warts (a plantar wart that grows in clusters).
Corns and calluses
Corns and calluses are thick, hardened layers of skin that develop due to repeated friction or pressure. They usually occur on your feet and toes or hands and fingers. Corns are smaller than calluses and have a hard centre that is surrounded by inflamed (swollen) skin. Calluses may be of different sizes and shapes and are often larger than corns. Duofilm Solution is used in the treatment of corns and calluses.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time required by Duofilm Solution to show its effect is not clinically known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The duration for which Duofilm Solution remains effective is not clinically known.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Duofilm Solution.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Due to lack of safety and efficacy studies, it is not known whether Duofilm Solution use during pregnancy will affect your developing foetus. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known if Duofilm Solution passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor. If indicated for use, avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your infant.
Allergy
Avoid using Duofilm Solution if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Due to lack of safety and efficacy studies, it is not known whether Duofilm Solution use during pregnancy will affect your developing foetus. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.
Breast-feeding
It is not known if Duofilm Solution passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor. If indicated for use, avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your infant.
General warnings
Use with caution
Duofilm Solution is meant for external application on warts, corns, and calluses only. Do not use Duofilm Solution on your face, armpits, breasts, or genital area as this medicine may cause severe skin irritation.
Other medicines
Duofilm Solution may interact with other medicines meant for topical use (external use). Concomitant use of this medicine and other medicines for external use on the same area of your skin should therefore be avoided. Inform your doctor about all the topical preparations (ointments/lotions/gels) that you may have been using to avoid undesired side effects.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition with high blood sugar levels. Duofilm Solution is not recommended for use if you are diabetic or have blood circulation problems (conditions that cause a reduced blood supply to your hands or feet).
Missed Dose
Try not to miss a dose of Duofilm Solution. In case of a missed dose, apply it as soon as you remember.
Overdose
Excessive use of Duofilm Solution may cause skin irritation. If you experience any undesired effects, consult your doctor.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Duofilm Solution is meant for external use on the affected part of your skin only. Use this medicine as directed by your doctor. Do not use it in large quantities.
Do not apply Duofilm Solution onto the healthy skin surrounding the affected area (warts, corns, calluses) as this medicine may cause severe skin irritation. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
Use Duofilm Solution at around the same time every day for the ease of remembrance. Do not discontinue the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Plantar warts should be covered with adhesive plaster after application of Duofilm Solution. However, consult your doctor for the appropriate choice of dressing.
Do not give Duofilm Solution to others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Duofilm Solution is a combination of Lactic Acid and Salicylic Acid.
This medicine softens and loosens the dry, scaly, or thickened skin, which causes shedding of the outer layer of the skin.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical keratolytics
Schedule
OTC
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Information on this page was last updated on 7 Dec 2021
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