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Podophyllotoxin

  • The usual dose is twice daily for 3 days.
  • Avoid contact with eyes.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly after each application.

About podophyllotoxin

Type of medicine Derived from the roots of the Indian podophyllum plant
Used for Anogenital warts
Also called Condyline
Warticon
Available as Solution
Cream

Podophyllotoxin works by preventing the wart cells from dividing, and this stops the cells multiplying. Over time, all the wart cells die and new healthy tissue grows in their place.

Before using podophyllotoxin

Before using podophyllotoxin make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:

  • If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.
  • If you are using any other, similar, preparation.
  • If the skin is broken or inflamed.

How to use podophyllotoxin

  • The usual dose is twice daily for 3 days.
  • Sometimes, this 3-day treatment is repeated once a week, for a total of 4 weeks of treatment.

Getting the most from your treatment

  • Avoid contact with eyes. If the preparation does come into contact with your eye, rinse your eye thoroughly with water.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly after each application.
  • Try to avoid getting the cream/solution on healthy skin.

Can podophyllotoxin cause problems

Along with their useful effects all medicines can cause unwanted side effects, which usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects continue or become troublesome.

Common side-effects - these affect less than 1 in 10 people who take this medicine What can I do if I experience this
Local irritation This usually occurs on the second or third day of application, and tends to be mild.
Itching and redness, smarting Try to keep the area cool and airy.

How to store podophyllotoxin

  • Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
  • Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.

Important information about all medicines


  • Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
  • Make sure that the person prescribing this medicine knows about any other medicines that you are taking. This includes medicines you buy and herbal and homeopathic medicines.
  • If you buy any medicines check with a pharmacist that they are safe to take with your other medicines.
  • Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction after taking any medicine.
  • Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you or someone else has taken an overdose of this medicine go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital at once. Always take the container with you, if possible, even if it is empty.
  • If you are having any treatment like an operation or dental treatment tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking.
  • Always read the printed information leaflet that comes with your medicine.
  • This medicine is for you. Never give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
  • Never keep out of date or unwanted medicines. Take them to your local pharmacy which will dispose of them for you.
  • If you have any questions about this medicine ask your pharmacist.
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