Kunecatechins is a partially purified fraction of the water extract of green tea leaves from Camellia sinensis (L.) O Kuntze. Kunecatechins are involved in the clearance of genital and perianal warts. |
Brands | Veregen
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Manufacturers | Medigene inc
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Packagers | D
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indication
For the topical treatment of external genital and perianal warts (Condylomata acuminata) in immunocompetent patients 18 years and older.
pharmacology
Veregen is a botanical drug product for topical use. The drug substance in Veregen is Kunecatechins, which is a partially purified fraction of the water extract of green tea leaves from
Camellia sinensis O Kuntze, and is a mixture of catechins and other green tea components. Veregen was approved by the FDA in October 2006.
mechanism of action
While the exact mechanism of action of catechins is unknown, they are powerful anti-oxidants and are linked to to evidence of fighting tumors as well as enhancing immune system function.