Condylox Patient Information

Drug Category:            Genital Warts
Other Similar Drugs:   Aldara  Zovirax  Condylox  

• Condylox

• podophyllotoxin

Description
Podofilox (po-do-FIL-ox) 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.

CONDYLOX is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form(s):

Topical
• Gel (U.S.)
• Solution (U.S.)

Proper Use of CONDYLOX
A paper with information for the patient will be given to you with your filled prescription and will provide many details concerning the use of podofilox. Read this paper carefully and ask your health care professional if you need additional information.

Also, keep podofilox away from the eyes and mucous membranes, such as the inside of the penis, rectum, or vagina. CONDYLOX may cause severe irritation. If you get CONDYLOX in your eyes or on one of these areas, immediately flush the area with water for 15 minutes.

Use podofilox only as directed, no more than 3 days a week and no more than 4 treatment cycles. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chances that CONDYLOX is absorbed into the body and that side effects could occur.

Do not apply the medicine to any other wart until you discuss it with your doctor. The total dose of podofilox used on all warts should not exceed that which would cover an area measuring 1.6 square inches (10 square centimeters), about the size of a dollar coin.

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 podofilox only to the wart(s) discussed with your doctor.
• 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).

Dosing - The dose of podofilox 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 podofilox. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For topical dosage form (gel):
  • For warts on penis or vulva (genitals) or on skin between genitals and rectum:
    • AdultsApply 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.
    • ChildrenUse and dose must be determined by the doctor.
• For topical dosage form (solution):
  • For warts on penis or vulva (genitals) only:
    • AdultsApply 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.
    • ChildrenUse and dose must be determined by the doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of CONDYLOX, apply it as soon as possible. Then go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage - To store CONDYLOX:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.