Condylox

Generic name: Podofilox Topical
Drug class: Topical keratolytics

Usage of 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.

Condylox side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Condylox: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Wash off the medicine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious skin reaction such as severe itching, burning, oozing, bleeding, or skin changes where the medicine is applied.

Common Condylox side effects may include:

mild skin irritation (pain, swelling, burning, redness, itching, tingling, blisters, crusting, dryness, peeling) where the medicine was applied;

headache, dizziness;

sleep problems (insomnia);

unpleasant skin odor;

vomiting; or

pain during sex.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Condylox

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.

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How to use Condylox

Usual Adult Dose for Condylomata Acuminata:

Solution or gel: Apply topically twice daily for 3 consecutive days, then discontinue for 4 consecutive days. Duration: The cycle may be repeated until there is no visible wart tissue or for a maximum of four cycles.

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.

What other drugs will affect Condylox

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied podofilox. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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