Podofilox topical
Generic name: podofilox topical [ poe-DOF-il-lox ]
Brand name: Condylox
Dosage forms: topical gel (0.5%); topical solution (0.5%)
Drug class:Topical keratolytics
What is podofilox topical?
Podofilox prevents the growth of certain types of cells.
Podofilox topical (for the skin) is used to treat genital warts that appear on the outside of the body, but podofilox topical is not a cure for genital warts.
Podofilox topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use this medication on any warts or skin growths that have not been checked by your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use podofilox topical if you are allergic to it.
Do not use podofilox topical on any warts or skin growths that have not been checked by your doctor.
It is not known whether podofilox topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
It is not known whether podofilox topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Podofilox topical is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use podofilox topical?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Your healthcare provider may show you how to apply this medicine at home.
Using more of this medicine will not make it work better, and may increase side effects.
This medicine is usually applied in the morning and evening for 3 days in a row, followed by 4 days of not using the medicine. This 7-day treatment cycle should be repeated up to 4 times, or until you can no longer see any signs of wart tissue.
Wash your hands before applying podofilox topical. Also wash the skin area to be treated, and allow it to dry completely before applying the medicine.
Apply podofilox topical using the cotton applicator provided or with your finger. Apply the medicine only to the wart tissue and avoid getting it on healthy skin. If the genital wart is in a skin fold, spread the skin apart and apply the medicine. Allow the treated skin to dry before releasing the skin fold.
Wash your hands again after applying podofilox topical.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 treatment cycles.
Podofilox topical is not a cure for genital warts and it may not keep you from spreading this condition to others through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. You may develop new lesions during treatment with podofilox topical. For best results, keep using the medicine for the entire length of time prescribed by your doct...
