Condylox

Generic name:podofilox topical [ poe-DOF-il-lox ]
Drug class:Topical keratolytics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 12, 2021.

What is Condylox?

Condylox prevents the growth of certain types of cells.

Condylox is used to treat genital warts that appear on the outside of the body, but this medicine is not a cure for genital warts.

Condylox may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Do not use Condylox on any warts or skin growths that have not been checked by your doctor.

Using more Condylox will not make it work better, and may increase side effects. Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If this does happen, rinse with water and call your doctor. Do not place the gel or solution in your rectum, vagina, or urethra. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water.

Avoid having unprotected sex. Condylox is not a cure for genital warts, and it will not protect against sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, HIV, syphilis, and trichomoniasis. Talk with your doctor about safe ways to prevent transmission during sex.

Wash your hands before and after applying Condylox.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Condylox if you are allergic to podofilox.

Do not use this medicine on any warts or skin growths that have not been checked by your doctor.

It is not known whether Condylox 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.

Condylox is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I use Condylox?

Use Condylox exactly as prescribed by your doctor. 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 Condylox. Also wash the skin area to be treated, and allow it to dry completely before applying the medicine.

Apply Condylox 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 Condylox.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 treatment cycles.

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