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Bazuka Extra Strength Gel
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Salicylic acid may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
How to take it
BAZUKA EXTRA STRENGTH GEL Only use on warts, verrucas, corns and calluses on sites for which it is recommended. Before you use this tube of gel for the first time, open it as follows:
- Find a suitable surface, in case of accidental spillage.
- Hold the tube upright, with the cap uppermost and the base resting on a suitable surface.
- Unscrew and remove the combined white and yellow nozzle/cap assembly from the tube.
- Remove the red collar and throw it away.
- Keep the tube upright for 30 seconds.
- Then, without squeezing or over-gripping the tube, and with it still held upright and away from your face:
- replace the white and yellow nozzle/cap assembly onto the screw thread of the tube (take care to avoid "cross-threading");
- tighten the nozzle/cap assembly firmly to pierce the top of the tube;
- briefly loosen the yellow cap (to release any slight pressure in the tube) and then retighten.
- Please note that once in place, a small gap will remain between the base of the nozzle/cap and the top of the tube. Continued overleaf
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To use the gel (adults, children and the elderly): Follow these steps once every day, usually in the evening. Carry on using the gel in this way until the wart, verruca, corn or callus disappears: A. Soak the affected area in warm water for 2 to 3 minutes. B. Dry the area thoroughly, using your own towel if you have a wart or verruca (this will help stop the infection spreading to other people). C. Taking care to avoid squeezing the tube, remove the protective yellow cap, leaving the white nozzle attached to the tube.
product, just carry on using it when you remember. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- apply fresh gel as described in steps A to D above;
- if removal of the white patch is difficult, carefully re-apply the gel directly over it and leave it to dry. This will thicken the white patch and make it easier to remove. F. Once every week, before applying fresh gel, gently rub the wart, verruca, corn or callus with the emery board provided, or a pumice stone:
- if you are treating a wart or verruca, do not let anyone else use the emery board or pumice stone as the infection may spread to them. G. The length of treatment will vary depending on the size and resistance of the wart, verruca, corn or callus:
- some may go in a relatively short time;
- s ome warts and verrucas can require up to 12 weeks treatment before they disappear;
- it is important that you do not give up on the treatment until the wart, verruca, corn or callus has disappeared (unless irritation occurs, see section 4 below);
- if the wart, verruca, corn or callus has not disappeared after twelve weeks of treatment ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. H. At the end of treatment, if the white patch is difficult to remove, you can leave it because it will eventually fall off by itself. If the gel accidentally gets onto normal skin, wipe it off straight away with a tissue, and, if necessary, wash the area. If the gel accidentally gets into the eyes or mouth, it may cause damage. Rinse the eyes or mouth with plenty of water. If rinsing one eye, take care to avoid washing product into the other eye. Then seek urgent hospital attention. If you inhale a lot of the vapour from the gel it may make you feel light-headed. If this happens, get plenty of fresh air. If you forget to use Bazuka Extra Strength Gel Do not worry if you occasionally forget to use this
Possible side effects
directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at after use. www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side E. The next evening, carefully peel or pick off effects you can help provide more information on the white patch of dried gel from the wart, the safety of this medicine. verruca, corn or callus:
- Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
- Do not use Bazuka Extra Strength Gel after the expiry date shown on the fold of the tube and on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Do not store above 25°C.
- Always replace the cap tightly after use.
- The product is highly flammable. Keep it away from flames or ignition sources.
- Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT BAZUKA EXTRA STRENGTH GEL What Bazuka Extra Strength Gel contains: The active ingredient is salicylic acid 26.0% w/w. The other ingredients are camphor, povidone, pyroxylin, ethanol, acetone and isopropyl alcohol. What Bazuka Extra Strength Gel looks like and contents of the pack The product is a clear colourless gel. The product is available in a tube containing 5 g of gel. The tube has a special applicator nozzle. Each pack also includes an emery board. The Marketing Authorisation holder is Diomed Developments Ltd, Tatmore Place, Gosmore, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7QR, UK. The Manufacturer is Aeropak, Viking Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0NU, UK.
To listen to or request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio, please call free of charge: 0800 198 5000 (UK only). Please be ready to give the following information: Bazuka Extra Strength 00173/0154 This is a service provided by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).
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This leaflet was last revised in September 2024.
How to store it
BAZUKA EXTRA STRENGTH GEL
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Bazuka Extra Strength Gel can cause side effects although not everybody gets them:
- While the gel is working you may feel a slight tingling sensation and/or some mild tenderness at the treated area. This is usually temporary, and in rare cases may appear as a temporary blemish on the skin.
- If you mistakenly allow the gel to spread onto and remain in contact with areas of normal skin (see precautions in section 2), it may cause irritation.
- If you spill the product on your clothes, fabrics, jewellery or metal and polished surfaces it may damage them permanently.
- Stop using this product and tell your doctor or D. Carefully apply a thin coating (one or two pharmacist if: drops) of the gel to the top of the wart, verruca,
- you experience unacceptable discomfort or if corn or callus only: irritation persists, or
- avoid the gel spreading to the surrounding
- any of the side effects get serious, or you healthy skin; notice any other side effects not mentioned in
- allow the gel to dry for a few minutes to form this leaflet. a small white patch that sticks to the treated Reporting of side effects area and is water resistant; If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor,
- there is no need to cover the treated area pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side with a sticking plaster; effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report
- always replace the protective yellow cap
Frequently asked questions about Bazuka Extra Strength Gel
How do I take Bazuka Extra Strength Gel?
Bazuka Extra Strength Gel comes as gel. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Bazuka Extra Strength Gel?
The active substance in Bazuka Extra Strength Gel is salicylic acid.
Are there equivalent medicines to Bazuka Extra Strength Gel?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Bazuka Extra Strength Treatment Gel. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Bazuka Extra Strength Gel, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Bazuka Extra Strength Gel without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: salicylic acid
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
4.1. Therapeutic indications
For the topical treatment of warts, verrucas, corns and calluses.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
For adults, children and the elderly.
Bazuka Extra Strength Gel should be applied once daily. The gel should be applied once every night. Treatment can take several weeks for resistant lesions to disappear and it is necessary to persevere with the treatment.
1. Every night, soak the affected site in warm water for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Dry thoroughly with the patient's own towel.
3. Carefully apply one or two drops of the gel to the lesion and allow to dry over its surface. Take care to avoid surrounding normal skin. No adhesive plaster is necessary.
4. The following evening, carefully remove and discard the elastic film formed from the previous application, and re-apply the gel. Occasionally, if removal of the elastic film proves difficult, carefully re-apply the gel over it and allow to dry. This should help thicken the film to assist removal. If necessary, such re-application may be made on two or three successive days.
5. Once a week, gently rub away the treated surface using an emery board, as provided, or pumice stone used only for this purpose, before re-applying the gel.
6. The wart, verruca, corn or callus may take several weeks to disappear and it is important to persevere with the treatment.
7. At the end of treatment, if the elastic film is difficult to remove, it may be allowed to remain on the skin until it sheds.
4.3. Contraindications
Not to be used on or near the face, neck, intertriginous or anogenital regions, or by diabetics or individuals with impaired peripheral blood circulation.
Not to be used on moles, birthmarks, hairy warts or on any other skin lesions for which the gel is not indicated.
Not to be used in cases of sensitivity to any of the ingredients
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
Keep away from the eyes, mucous membranes and from cuts and grazes.
The gel should be applied carefully to the wart, verruca, corn or callus only, to avoid possible irritation of surrounding normal skin.
Do not use excessively.
Some mild, transient irritation may be expected, but in cases of more severe or persistent pain/irritation, the treatment should be suspended and/or discontinued. See also Section 4.8.
Avoid inhaling vapour, and keep cap firmly closed when not in use.
Contact with clothing, fabrics, plastics and other materials may cause damage, and should be avoided.
For external use only.
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None known.
4.6. Pregnancy and lactation
There are no or limited amount of data from the use of Bazuka Extra Strength Gel during pregnancy.
Bazuka Extra Strength Gel should not be used during pregnancy, except for short-term treatment of a small single wart, verruca, corn or callus.
It is not known if the systemic Bazuka Extra Strength Gel exposure reached after topical administration can be harmful to an embryo/fetus.
During the third trimester of pregnancy, systemic use of prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors may induce cardiopulmonary and renal toxicity in the fetus. At the end of the pregnancy prolonged bleeding time in both mother and child may occur, and labour can be delayed.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None known.
4.8. Undesirable effects
Bazuka Extra Strength Gel may be irritant in certain patients, which in rare instances may appear as a temporary blemish on the skin. See also Section 4.4.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
4.9. Overdose
Any excessive use of Bazuka Extra Strength Gel could cause irritation of the skin. If this occurs, Bazuka Extra Strength Gel should be used more sparingly or applied less frequently.
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Bazuka Extra Strength Gel. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.