What is Veregen: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Veregen overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Veregen

Generic Names:

  • Veregen

Uses:

  • Treats warts around the genital and rectal areas.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Keratolytic

Forms:

  • Ointment

How it’s taken:

  • On the skin

What is Veregen used for?

What form(s) does Veregen come in

  • Ointment

What are common Veregen doses?

  • Tube 30GM of 15%

Common Veregen prescriptions

  • Veregen
    30gm of 15% tube

  • Veregen
    30gm of 15% tube of ointment

How to take Veregen

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get it inside your eyes, nose, mouth, vagina, or anus. Do not use on open wounds or on skin areas that have cuts or scrapes. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away.

  • Women using tampons should insert the tampon first before applying the ointment. If the tampon needs to be changed while the ointment is on the skin, avoid getting the ointment into the vagina.

  • Men who are not circumcised and treating genital warts under the foreskin should draw back the foreskin and clean the area daily.

  • Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.

  • Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.

  • Do not wash off the ointment from the treated area before you apply the next dose. When you wash the treatment area or bathe, apply the ointment afterwards.

  • Topical application routeDo not cover the treated area with a bandage unless directed by your doctor. You may wear loose-fitting underwear after applying this medicine.

  • Keep using this medicine until all the warts have cleared up. However, you should not use this medicine for longer than 16 weeks.

  • Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.

  • Topical application routeDo not cover the treated area with a bandage unless directed by your doctor. You may wear loose-fitting underwear after applying this medicine.

  • Men who are not circumcised and treating genital warts under the foreskin should draw back the foreskin and clean the area daily.

  • Do not wash off the ointment from the treated area before you apply the next dose. When you wash the treatment area or bathe, apply the ointment afterwards.

  • Women using tampons should insert the tampon first before applying the ointment. If the tampon needs to be changed while the ointment is on the skin, avoid getting the ointment into the vagina.

  • Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.

  • This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get it inside your eyes, nose, mouth, vagina, or anus. Do not use on open wounds or on skin areas that have cuts or scrapes. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away.

  • Keep using this medicine until all the warts have cleared up. However, you should not use this medicine for longer than 16 weeks.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

What to do if you miss a dose of Veregen

  • Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Topical application routeAsk your pharmacist or doctor how to dispose of the medicine container and any leftover or expired medicine.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Veregen contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to sinecatechins, or or other components of this product.

Veregen warnings

  • Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

  • Many patients experience redness, swelling, sores or blisters, burning, or itching after using this medicine. If you experience a severe skin reaction, remove the ointment by washing the area with mild soap and water and contact your doctor right away.

  • This medicine may stain your clothes and bedding.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a weakened immune system.

  • Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

  • Avoid having genital, oral, or anal sex while the medicine is on your skin. Make sure you wash the ointment off your skin before you engage in any sexual activity. Also, the medicine contains oils that can weaken latex (rubber) condoms, or diaphragms causing them not to work properly.

  • This medicine will not keep you from spreading genital warts to other people. Talk with your doctor about safe sex practices.

  • This medicine is not a cure for genital or anal warts. You may still develop new warts during or after your treatment.

  • Sinecatechins may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Do not expose the area being treated with this medicine to sunlight, sunlamps, or tanning beds.

Veregen interactions

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a weakened immune system.

  • Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

  • Avoid having genital, oral, or anal sex while the medicine is on your skin. Make sure you wash the ointment off your skin before you engage in any sexual activity. Also, the medicine contains oils that can weaken latex (rubber) condoms, or diaphragms causing them not to work properly.

  • This medicine will not keep you from spreading genital warts to other people. Talk with your doctor about safe sex practices.

  • This medicine is not a cure for genital or anal warts. You may still develop new warts during or after your treatment.

  • Sinecatechins may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Do not expose the area being treated with this medicine to sunlight, sunlamps, or tanning beds.

  • This medicine may stain your clothes and bedding.

  • Many patients experience redness, swelling, sores or blisters, burning, or itching after using this medicine. If you experience a severe skin reaction, remove the ointment by washing the area with mild soap and water and contact your doctor right away.

  • Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Veregen side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Difficult or painful urination.

  • Swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in groin.

  • Blistering, flaking, peeling, or red skin rash.

  • Severe burning, pain, swelling, redness, or irritation on treated skin areas.

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Bleeding, discharge, or skin sores or ulcers.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Tight foreskin of the penis.

  • Mild skin rash, itching, or irritation.

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