kunecatechins (topical) Health Article

Generic name(s):

kunecatechins (topical)

Brand name(s):

kunecatechins topical, Veregen

What is the most important information I should know about kunecatechins?

Before using kunecatechins, tell your doctor if you have human papilloma virus (HPV), HIV or AIDS, or a weak immune system (from disease or medications such as steroids, chemotherapy, or radiation treatments).

Kunecatechins will not cure genital or anal warts, and will not keep you from spreading the warts to other people through sexual intercourse or skin-to-skin contact. Kunecatechins will not treat genital warts that are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV).

Keep using kunecatechins until your warts have completely cleared. Do not use this medication for longer than 16 weeks without your doctor's advice.

Call your doctor if your warts do not clear up, or if they go away and then come back after treatment.

Talk with your doctor about safe methods of preventing transmission of genital warts during sex.

What is kunecatechins?

Kunecatechins is an herbal product made from green tea leaves.

Kunecatechins is used to treat external (on the outside of the body) genital and anal warts in adult patients.

Kunecatechins will not cure genital or anal warts, and will not keep you from spreading the warts to other people through sexual intercourse or skin-to-skin contact. Kunecatechins will not treat genital warts that are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV).

Kunecatechins may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking kunecatechins?

Using this medication will not prevent you from passing genital warts to another person during skin-to-skin contact or sexual intercourse. Talk with your doctor about safe methods of preventing transmission of genital warts during sex.

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to green tea.

Before using kunecatechins, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• human papilloma virus (HPV);

• HIV or AIDS; or

• a weak immune system (from disease or medications such as steroids, chemotherapy, or radiation treatments).

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use kunecatechins, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether kunecatechins passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.