Name:

Podowart (brand names include: Condylox / Condyline / Podofilox).

Ingredients:

Podophyllum Resin , Benzoin & Aloes Solution;


Application:

Podowart is a topical medication used in the treatment of skin warts. It works by preventing the wart cells from multiplying.
This way it destroys the wart tissue and helps in the permanent removal of warts.
Podowart may be used alone or with other skin treatments. You should use it as your doctor's advice.
The leaflet that comes with the product will also give instructions which you should read to get the most out of this medicine.
You should avoid contact with your mouth, eyes, and nose. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve.


To use:

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 podowar only to the wart(s) discussed with your doctor.
Podowart 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 this medicine, wash your hands to remove any medicine. Properly discard used applicator(s).


Dosage:

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

For topical dosage form (gel):
For warts on penis or vulva (genitals) or on skin between genitals and rectum:
Adults—Apply to the wart(s) two times a day for three days in a row using an applicator tip or finger.
Skip four days by not applying any medicine for four days in a row. If the wart can still be seen, this application cycle may be repeated each week for up to four weeks, until the wart is gone. No more than 0.5 grams of gel should be used each day of treatment.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by the doctor.

For topical dosage form (solution):
For warts on penis or vulva (genitals) only:
Adults—Apply to the wart(s) two times a day (every twelve hours) for three days in a row using applicator tip.
Skip four days by not applying any medicine for four days in a row. If the wart can still be seen, this application cycle may be repeated each week for up to four weeks, until the wart is gone. No more than 0.5 milliliters of solution should be used each day of treatment.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by the doctor.

Storage:

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Podowart may not be able to prevent previously healed warts from reappearing or stop new warts from growing.

This medicine contains alcohol and therefore may be flammable. Do not use near heat, near open flame, or while smoking.

Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common:

• Bad odor (solution only);
• bleeding of treated skin;
• blistering, crusting, or scabbing of treated skin;
• bloody urine (solution only);
• burning feeling of treated skin;
• dizziness (solution only);
• headache (gel only);
• itching of treated skin;
• pain during sexual intercourse (solution only);
• pain of treated skin;
• problems with foreskin of penis (solution only);
• redness or swelling of treated skin;
• scarring of treated skin (solution only);
• skin ulcers of treated skin;
• vomiting (solution only).

Symptoms of overdose:

• Nausea;
• vomiting;
• diarrhea;
• chills;
• fever;
• sore throat;
• unusual bleeding or bruising;
• oral ulcers.

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common:

• Dryness of treated skin;
• peeling of treated skin;
• soreness or tenderness of treated skin;
• stinging or tingling of treated skin;
• trouble in sleeping (solution only).

Less common:

• Changes in color of treated skin (gel only);
• skin rash (gel only).

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.