What is the most important information I should know about podofilox topical?
Podofilox topical is intended for topical (on the skin) use only. Do not take this
medication by mouth.
Do not use podofilox topical to treat genital warts inside the rectum, vagina, or penis. It
should only be applied to genital warts on the outside (external) skin of the penis and vagina.
Podofilox topical gel is also used to treat genital warts on the skin between the rectum and the
genitals.
Do not use this medication more often or for longer than is prescribed by your doctor.
Excessive use of the medication will not make the medication work better, but may result in
increased side effects.
This medication contains alcohol and is flammable. Do not use it near heat, open flame,
or while smoking.
What is podofilox topical?
Podofilox topical is a skin medication used to remove genital warts. The exact way that
podofilox topical works is not known.
Podofilox topical is used to treat genital warts on the outside (external) skin of the penis and
vagina. Podofilox topical gel is also used to treat genital warts on the skin between the rectum and
the genitals.
Podofilox topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using podofilox topical?
Talk to your doctor before using podofilox topical if you have allergies to medications, other
medical conditions, or if you take or use other medications. You may not be able to use podofilox
topical, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
Podofilox topical is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known
whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use podofilox topical without first talking to
your doctor if you are
pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Use of effective
birth
control is recommended during treatment with podofilox topical.
It is not known whether podofilox topical passes into breast milk and if it will be
harmful to a nursing baby. Do not use podofilox topical without first talking to your doctor if you
are
breast-feeding a baby.
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