For the removal of external genital warts located on the penis and vulva

Podophyllotoxin (PPT), also known as podofilox, is a medical cream that is used to treat genital warts and molluscum contagiosum. It is not recommended in HPV infections without external warts. It can be applied either by a healthcare provider or the person themselves.

Podophyllotoxin has an antimitotic action and is used mainly as a topical treatment for anogenital warts.

Apply twice daily, morning and evening (every 12 hours) for three consecutive days followed by four days without treatment. The use of 0.5% Podophyllotoxin Topical Solution is twice a day for three days constitutes a treatment cycle. Treatment cycles should be repeated up to four times until there is no visible wart tissue.

Hypersensitivity; pregnancy; lactation; child.

Irritating to the eyes and mucous membranes; GI disturbances; thrombocytopenia, leucopenia; renal failure; hepatotoxicity; CNS effects; EEG changes; peripheral and autonomic neuropathies; local reactions

Pregnancy Category C. Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the foetus (teratogenic or embryocidal or other) and there are no controlled studies in women or studies in women and animals are not available. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus.

Avoid excessive application. Avoid contact with eyes and inflamed skin. Not to be used on cervical or urethral warts.

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