podophyllotoxin; podofilox (Condylox)

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Introduction

Tradename: Condylox. 0.5% purified solution.

Indications

Dosage

  • apply topically BID for 3 consecutive days
  • withold use for 4 days
  • repeat cycle up to 4 times until there is no visible wart

Gel topical: 0.05% (3.5 g)

  • topical agent applied weekly at home.
  • apply to external warts twice daily for 3 days, then discontinue for 4 days. Continue for 6-8 weeks.

Adverse effects

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References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 959
  2. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
  3. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998
  4. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA National Formulary

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