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Sinecatechin
Formulations and Dosage
Formulations
15% ointment
Dosage
3x/ day for 2 months for anogenital warts; or twice a day for 1 month for molluscum contagiosum
Mechanism of Action
High-grade green tea polyphenol extract which contains Epigallocatechin gallate; induces apoptosis and inhibits telomerase activity
Indications
FDA
Anogenital warts
Off-label
Molluscum contagiosum
Side Effects
Erythema, pruritis, ulceration, pain
Interactions
Avoid in Pregnancy
Monitoring & Other
* For further reading refer to a pharmacology source