Sinecatechins (Topical application)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 4, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Veregen

Available Dosage Forms:

• Ointment

Therapeutic Class: Keratolytic

Uses for sinecatechins

Sinecatechins is used to treat external warts around the genital and rectal areas called condylomata acuminata. It is not used to treat warts that occur inside the vagina, penis, or rectum .

Sinecatechins is available only with your doctor's prescription .

Before using sinecatechins

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For sinecatechins, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to sinecatechins or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of sinecatechins in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established .

Geriatric

Insufficient information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of sinecatechins in geriatric patients. It may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people .

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of sinecatechins. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Inflamed, irritated, or infected skin—Use with caution. Sinecatechins may make this condition worse .

• Weakened immune system—It is not known if sinecatechins is safe to use with this condition .

Proper use of sinecatechins

Use the medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it longer than directed .

Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using sinecatechins .

Sinecatechins is for use on the skin only...