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11 of 11 Genital Wart Prouduct(s) |
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| Manufacturer: | Watson Pharmaceuticals
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| Brand: | Watson Pharmaceuticals |
| Price Range: | See 8TOP Retailers Below |
| Prescription: | yes |
| Treatment Type: | Liquid |
| Body Site: | Podofilox 0.5% Solution is indicated for the topical treatment of external genital warts
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| Frequency of Use: | 2 times per day
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| Results In: | up to 4 weeks |
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Podofilox is an antimitotic drug which can be chemically synthesized or purified from the plant families Coniferae and Berberidaceae (e.g. species of Juniperus and Podophyllum). Podofilox 0.5% Solution is formulated for topical administration. Each milliliter of solution contains 5 mg of podofilox, in a vehicle containing lactic acid and sodium lactate in alcohol 95%, USP.
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Odorless:
no |
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Directions:
Follow the directions for using Podofilox 0.5% Solution provided by your doctor. PODOFILOX 0.5% SOLUTION IS FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Podofilox 0.5% Solution comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about Podofilox 0.5% Solution. APPLY PODOFILOX 0.5% SOLUTION USING the supplied applicator. Apply only the minimum amount needed to cover the wart. WASH YOUR HANDS thoroughly after using Podofilox 0.5% Solution. Allow the medicine to dry before allowing other skin surfaces to touch the treated area. ANY LEFTOVER MEDICINE or supplies used with Podofilox 0.5% Solution should be placed in a plastic bag and disposed of as instructed by your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. STORE PODOFILOX 0.5% SOLUTION at room temperature in the original tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. Do not freeze.
Apply twice daily morning and evening (every 12 hours), for 3 consecutive days, then withhold use for 4 consecutive days. This one week cycle of treatment may be repeated up to four times until there is no visible wart tissue. If there is incomplete response after four treatment weeks, alternative treatment should be considered. Safety and effectiveness of more than four treatment weeks have not been established.
Podofilox 0.5% Solution is applied to the warts with a cotton-tipped applicator supplied with the drug. The drug-dampened applicator should be touched to the wart to be treated, applying the minimum amount of solution necessary to cover the lesion. Treatment should be limited to less than 10 cm2 of wart tissue and to no more than 0.5 mL of the solution per day. There is no evidence to suggest that more frequent application will increase efficacy, but additional applications would be expected to increase the rate of local adverse reactions and systemic absorption. |
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Agent:
Podofilox |
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Ingredients:
Podofilox |
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Safe If Pregnant/Nursing:
not safe for use |
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Side Effects:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include burning, pain, redness, swelling, or itching. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or fever. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your healthcare provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
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Warnings:
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or use Podofilox 0.5% Solution for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. If your symptoms do not improve within 4 weeks or if they become worse, check with your doctor. AVOID GETTING PODOFILOX 0.5% SOLUTION IN YOUR EYES or on the inside of your nose and mouth. If you get Podofilox 0.5% Solution in your eyes, rinse them with plenty of water and seek medical advice immediately. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Podofilox 0.5% Solution during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF PODOFILOX 0.5% SOLUTION IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while using Podofilox 0.5% Solution. |
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