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Condylox
Condylox 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.
General Information
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of using the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For podofilox, the following should be considered: Allergies. Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to podofilox. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
How Taken
Podofilox can cause severe irritation of normal skin. If you get medicine on normal skin, wash it off immediately. Make sure the treated area is dry before allowing the treated skin to come in contact with normal, untreated skin. Immediately after applying Condylox, wash your hands to remove any medicine. Properly discard used applicator(s). To apply the solution, use the applicators that come with the solution or a cotton-tipped applicator. To apply the gel, use a cotton-tipped applicator or your finger. Never reuse an applicator or dip a used applicator into the bottle. Apply podofilox only to the wart(s) discussed with your doctor.
Warnings/Precautions
Condylox contains alcohol and therefore may be flammable. Do not use near heat, near open flame, or while smoking. Condylox may not be able to prevent previously healed warts from reappearing or stop new warts from growing.
Possible Side Effects
Some common side effects reported with Condylox include:
- Bad odor (solution only)
- bleeding of treated skin
- blistering
- crusting
- scabbing
- bloody urine (solution only)
- dizziness (solution only)
- headache (gel only)
- pain during sexual intercourse (solution only)
Overdose
For emergencies, seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
Storage
Keep top tightly closed. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children. Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from heat and direct light.
More Information
For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or health care provider.
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