Cantharone Wart Removers

High potency wart removers and effective cantharadin treatment.
Cantharone Liquid is formulated to treat molluscum contagiosum, common, periungal and plantar warts.
Cantharone Plus is effective for plantar warts and resistant and heavily keratinized warts.

Available only to licensed medical professionals.

Cantharone Liquid and Cantharone Plus are manufactured in Canada in conformance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Cantharone Liquid is registered with Health Canada under Natural Product Number 80023975. Cantharone Plus is registered with Health Canada under Drug Identification Number 00772011. For physician use only.

Product ID9001-975M

Cantharone Liquid

  • Molluscum contagiosum
  • Common warts
  • Periungal warts
  • Plantar warts

Product ID9002-975M

Cantharone Plus

  • Plantar warts
  • Resistant keratinized warts
  • Heavy keratinized warts

Cantharone Products are not approved for sale or use in the United States.

FAQs

Where can I access Cantharone Resources?

You can access available Cantharone resources at this link or by clicking on “Resources” in the top navigation menu.

What is the difference between Cantharone Liquid and Cantharone Plus?

Cantharone Liquid has 0.7% cantharidin. Cantharone Plus has 1% cantharidin plus 2% podophyllin and 30% salicylic acid.

When should I use Cantharone Liquid and when should I use Cantharone Plus?

Cantharone Liquid is indicated for common warts, periungual warts, molluscum contagiosum and it can be used starting at age 3.

Cantharone Plus is used for plantar warts, resistant, heavily-keratinized-warts and it can be used starting at age 12.

Should the patient apply Cantharone products at home?

No, both Cantharone Liquid and Cantharone Plus should be strictly applied by the physician at the clinic.

Do I order one bottle of Cantharone for each patient?

No, each bottle can be used for multiple patients (up to 60 applications) using a new applicator for each patient.

How do I apply Cantharone on skin?

Use a pointed applicator to extract the Cantharone from the bottle and apply to wart area only (avoiding adjacent normal skin).

Examples of applicators can be tooth pick, wooden end of a cotton swab, fluid transfer pipette, or a thin stirring rod.

Read insert leaflet carefully for safe handling of Cantharone products.

How long does a Cantharone bottle last?

Cantharone Liquid has a 3-year shelf life. Cantharone Plus has a 2-year shelf life.  Once opened for use, immediate closure after application is recommended to prevent drying.

When closing cap, make sure there is no product residue on bottle lip. If product is found on bottle lip, wipe it off with a cotton swab (while wearing gloves).

How do I prevent crystallization in the Cantharone bottle?

To minimize the evaporation of the acetone base and the formation of crystals, it is recommended to recap the bottle immediately after use.

When closing cap, make sure there is no product residue on bottle lip.  If product is found on bottle lip, wipe it off with a cotton swab (while wearing gloves).