Frequently asked questions - Bazuka gels
- Can Bazuka gels be used by diabetic patients?
- Can Bazuka gels be used during pregnancy/breast-feeding?
- Are there any age limits for using Bazuka gels?
- Can you swim whilst treating with Bazuka gels?
- Can Bazuka gels harm a young baby if the mother is using it on her hands?
- Can Bazuka gels be used on warts on or near the face, armpits, breasts, bottom or genital (sex) area?
- Why can't Bazuka gels be used on a wart with a hair growing out of it?
- How long can Bazuka gels be kept after they are first used?
- What should I do if Bazuka gels come into contact with the eyes?
- Have Bazuka gels been tested on animals to facilitate their licensing or marketing in Britain?
- Do Bazuka gels contain any animal derivative?
- Do Bazuka gels contain any nut derivative?
- Can Bazuka gels be used by patients with asthma?
- Can Bazuka gels be used by patients taking blood pressure tablets?
- Can you use the Bazuka gels if you are lactose intolerant?
- How much aspirin is absorbed from the Bazuka gels into the main circulation?
- Can you use the Bazuka gels if you are taking Warfarin?
- If I am unsure whether I have a wart, verruca, corn or callus that is suitable for treatment with Bazuka gel, why is it important to ask a doctor or pharmacist?
1. Can Bazuka gels be used by diabetic patients?
No. Bazuka gels are not suitable for use by diabetics or patients that have poor peripheral blood circulation.
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2. Can Bazuka gels be used during pregnancy/breast-feeding?
Pregnant and breast-feeding women should ask their doctor or pharmacist before using any medicine.
However, there are no specific restrictions to the use of Bazuka gels during pregnancy or breast-feeding, although special care should be taken to apply the gels carefully to the wart, verrucas, corn or callus and avoiding excessive use, which may cause irritation.
As a general rule, it is advisable to be cautious about the use of any medication during pregnancy or whilst breast-feeding unless prescribed by a doctor and the condition requires treatment that cannot reasonably be delayed until after pregnancy and/or breast-feeding.
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3. Are there any age limits for using Bazuka gels?
Yes, because it is important to be sure of the diagnosis, Bazuka Treatment Gel, which can be bought in a supermarket, is not recommended for infants less than 2 years old and the treatment of children between 2 years and 12 years must be under the supervision of an adult. However, because Bazuka Gel and Bazuka Extra Strength Gel can only be bought from a pharmacy where you can confirm the diagnosis with the pharmacist, no age limits are specified; they can be used by adults, children and the elderly. In practice, very young children are unlikely to suffer from verrucas, corns or calluses until they are old enough to walk.
Particularly when treating young children, special care should always be taken to apply the gels carefully to the wart, verruca, corn or callus and avoiding excessive use which may cause irritation. Children's skin tends to be more delicate than that of adults.
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4. Can you swim whilst treating with Bazuka gels?
Yes. When applied correctly and allowed to dry, Bazuka gels are formulated to provide an adhering water-resistant protective film designed to simulate the role of an adhesive, waterproof plaster thus helping reduce the risk of transmission of infection.
The most frequent way that verrucas are contracted is from treading on infected skin debris, typically on the floor of gyms, changing rooms, or swimming pool surrounds. The risk of spreading infection is therefore reduced if infected lesions are covered (by Bazuka gel film, sock or plaster), but can be completely avoided if the verrucas are properly treated and got rid of.
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5. Can Bazuka gels harm a young baby if the mother is using it on her hands?
Once the gels have completely dried on the skin of the mother there is little or no risk of transferring them to the baby's skin, but hand contact with the baby's mouth and eyes should be avoided as a precaution.
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6. Can Bazuka gels be used on warts on or near the face, armpits, breasts, bottom or genital (sex) area?
No. Bazuka gels are not suitable for use on the face or where there is skin-to-skin contact such as the armpit, breasts, bottom or genital (sex) areas.
A doctor should be consulted to confirm the diagnosis and if appropriate, recommend the method of treatment.
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7. Why can't Bazuka gels be used on a wart with a hair growing out of it?
Hairs do not normally grow through warts, so the diagnosis has to be investigated. It is advisable to check with your GP.
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8. How long can Bazuka gels be kept after they are first used?
The gels should remain satisfactory until the expiry date, provided the cap has been tightly replaced and the tube stored at room temperature (not exceeding 25°C).
It is not essential, but it may be advisable to discard any gel remaining in the tube after completion of a course of treatment.
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9. What should I do if Bazuka gels come into contact with the eyes?
If any gel accidentally gets into the eyes, contact a doctor or a hospital immediately, taking the tube of Bazuka gel with you for the doctor's information.
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10. Have Bazuka gels been tested on animals to facilitate their licensing or marketing in Britain?
No. It has not been necessary to test Bazuka gels on animals in order to market them in the UK, as all the ingredients are already well established in pharmaceutical products. Bazuka gels have, however, been tested on humans in clinical trials.
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11. Do Bazuka gels contain any animal derivative?
None of the ingredients of Bazuka gels are of animal origin.
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12. Do Bazuka gels contain any nut derivative?
None of the ingredients of Bazuka gels are derived from any nut.
In the unlikely event of signs of hypersensitivity, or if there is known sensitivity to an ingredient in the Bazuka gels, then application should be stopped immediately.
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13. Can Bazuka gels be used by patients with asthma?
Yes, although as a precaution, ensure the area is well ventilated during application.
In the unlikely event of signs of hypersensitivity, or if there is known sensitivity to an ingredient in the Bazuka gels, then application should be stopped immediately.
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14. Can Bazuka gels be used by patients taking blood pressure tablets?
Yes, no extra precautions are necessary.
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15. Can you use the Bazuka gels if you are lactose intolerant?
Yes, there is no connection between lactose, a sugar found in the whey of milk, and lactic acid.
In the unlikely event of signs of hypersensitivity, or if there is known sensitivity to an ingredient in the Bazuka gels, then application should be stopped immediately.
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16. How much aspirin is absorbed from the Bazuka gels into the main circulation?
None, there is no aspirin in Bazuka.
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17. Can you use the Bazuka gels if you are taking Warfarin?
Yes, provided the gel is not used excessively.
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18. If I am unsure whether I have a wart, verruca, corn or callus that is suitable for treatment with Bazuka gel, why is it important to ask a doctor or pharmacist?
There are some skin problems, although very rare, that can look quite similar to a wart, verruca, corn or callus but which require specialist treatment by a doctor.
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