podofilox gel - topical, Condylox

BRAND NAME(S): Condylox

Medication Uses|How To Use|Side Effects|Precautions|Drug Interactions|Overdose|Notes|Missed Dose|Storage

USES:This medication is used on the skin to treat externalgenital warts.

HOW TO USE:This medication is for topical use only. Apply it on thewartspointed out by your doctor. It is usually applied once in the morning and again in the evening for 3 days followed by a 4 day rest period. If thewarts不消失,那么此循环重复4 times. Contact your doctor for other options if the warts do not go away after 4 weeks of treatment.To apply, use the provided applicator tip or your finger. Apply a small amount of medication to the wart to cover it. Allow the gel to dry. Wash your hands thoroughly afterwards. Be careful with this medication because it can irritate normal skin around the application site.Do not use large amounts, apply more often or use for a longer period than directed. Your condition will not clear faster, and the chance for side effects may be increased.Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. If contact occurs, immediately wash with plenty of water and contact your doctor.Read the Patient Information Leaflet available from your pharmacist. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

SIDE EFFECTS:Swelling,pain, burning,itching,peeling skin, small sores, orheadache可能发生。如果这些影响持续或磨破en, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if this serious side effect occurs: bleeding.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

PRECAUTIONS:Before taking podofilox, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you areallergicto it; or if you have any otherallergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: other skin problems (e.g.,skin cancer).This medication must not be used duringpregnancy. Women of child-bearing age should use a reliable form ofbirth controlwhile using this medication. If you becomepregnantor think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.It is unknown if this drug passes intobreast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS:Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use.Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

OVERDOSE:If overdose is suspected, contact apoison controlcenter or emergency room immediately. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If accidentally swallowed, you may experience symptoms such as:nausea,vomiting,diarrhea, change in mental status,weaknessorfatigue, unusually slowedbreathing, andseizures.

NOTES:This medication is prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another skin problem unless directed by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in those cases.Do not share this medication with others.This medication is not a cure. New warts or return of old warts may occur, especially in the first 3 months after treatment. Follow-up medical visits may be periodically necessary to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.Refrain from sexual intercourse on the days you apply this drug. Usingcondomsmay help prevent the spread ofgenital wartsto your partner.

MISSED DOSE:If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

STORAGE:Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from heat or open flame. Do not freeze. Replace the cap tightly after use. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.Do notflushmedications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

Information last revised March 2013. Copyright(c) 2013 First Databank, Inc.

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