Podofilox (On the skin)

poe-DOF-il-lox

Treats genital warts.

Drug classes

Keratolytic (About this – PubMed Health)

Uses

Uses of This Medicine

Podofilox is used to remove certain types of warts on the outside skin of the genital areas (penis or vulva). The gel is used also to treat warts between the genitals and the rectum, the solution is not. Neither the gel nor the solution is used to treat warts that occur inside the rectum, vagina, or urine passageways inside the penis (male) or the vulva (female). Podofilox works by destroying the skin of the wart.

This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.

Other uses (PubMed Health)

How To Use

Gel/Jelly, Liquid

Use this medicine as directed. Your caregiver should show you how and where to apply the medicine.

Use only on the warts. Do not get this medicine on normal skin or in your eyes.

Wash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.

Put a small amount of medicine on the warts with the cotton swab that comes with your medicine. Let the medicine dry completely before you let anything touch the treated area. This includes other skin areas, such as the other leg.

Throw away the used cotton swab after you apply the medicine.

The usual schedule is to use this medicine for 3 days, then to not use it for 4 days. Your doctor might tell you to repeat this cycle for another 3 days on, 4 days off, if the warts are not healed.

Do not have sex on the days that you use this medicine.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.

Missed dose: Apply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

When Not To Use

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to podofilox.

Warnings

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Call your doctor if the warts are not gone after 4 weeks of treatment.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Possible side effects

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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Bleeding, swelling, or severe pain

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Mild redness, burning, itching, pain, swelling

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Brand names include

Condyline, Condylox

There may be other brand names for this medicine.