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 Condylox is used to remove certain types of warts on
the outside skin of the genital areas (penis or vulva). The gel is used
also to treat warts between the genitals and the rectum, the solution is
not. Neither the gel nor the solution is used to treat warts that occur
inside the rectum, vagina, or urine passageways inside the penis (male)
or the vulva (female). Condylox works by destroying the skin of the
wart. Condylox information section contains essential
Condylox facts which to help you gain useful information about the benefits of Condylox. The
following information is a summary about Condylox. It is not intended to replace a doctors
instructions.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise
and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should
not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for
you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
CONDYLOX INFORMATION
Brand Name: Condylox®
Generic Name: Condylox (Podofilox)
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in
the following dosage form(s):
Topical
- Gel (U.S.)
- Solution (U.S.)
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CONDYLOX ?
Condylox is intended for topical (on the skin) use only. Do not take this medication by mouth.
Do not use Condylox 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. Condylox 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.
Consult your physician or pharmacist for further
information.
WHAT IS CONDYLOX ?
Condylox is a skin medication used to remove genital warts. The exact way that Condylox works is
not known.
Condylox is used to treat genital warts on the outside (external) skin of the
penis and vagina. Condylox gel is also used to treat genital warts on the skin between the
rectum and the genitals.
Condylox may also be used for purposes other than those listed
here.
Consult your physician or pharmacist for further information.
BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of using the medicine must be weighed against the good
it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For Condylox, the following should
be considered :
Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to
Condylox. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances,
such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy - Condylox has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in rats
have shown that Condylox causes problems during pregnancy when injected at high doses.
Condylox may be absorbed into the skin at certain doses. Before using this medicine,
make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
Breast-feeding - It is not known whether Condylox passes into breast milk. Although most
medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while
breast-feeding. Mothers who are using this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should
discuss this with their doctor.
Children - Studies of this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is
no specific information comparing use of Condylox in children with use in other age groups.
Older adults - Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people.
Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults
or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific
information comparing use of Condylox in the elderly with use in other age groups.
Other medicines - Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other
cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these
cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell
your doctor and pharmacist if you are using any other prescription or nonprescription
(over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Consult your physician or pharmacist for further
information.
PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICINE
A paper with information for the patient will be given to you with your filled prescription and
will provide many details concerning the use of Condylox. Read this paper carefully and
ask your health care professional if you need additional information.
Also, keep Condylox away from the eyes and mucous membranes, such as the inside of the
penis, rectum, or vagina. This medicine may cause severe irritation. If you get this medicine in
your eyes or on one of these areas, immediately flush the area with water for 15 minutes.
Use Condylox only as directed, no more than 3 days a week and no more than 4 treatment
cycles. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time
than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chances that this medicine is absorbed into
the body and that side effects could occur.
Do not apply the medicine to any other wart until you discuss it with your doctor. The
total dose of Condylox used on all warts should not exceed that which would cover an area
measuring 1.6 square inches (10 square centimeters), about the size of a dollar coin.
To use:
- To apply the solution, use the applicators that come with the solution or a cotton-tipped
applicator. To apply the gel, use a cotton-tipped applicator or your finger. Never reuse an
applicator or dip a used applicator into the bottle.
- Apply Condylox only to the wart(s) discussed with your doctor.
- Condylox can cause severe irritation of normal skin. If you get medicine on normal skin,
wash it off immediately.
- Make sure the treated area is dry before allowing the treated skin to come in contact
with normal, untreated skin.
- Immediately after applying this medicine, wash your hands to
remove any medicine. Properly discard used applicator(s).
Dosing -
The dose of Condylox will be different for different patients.
Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information
includes only the average doses of Condylox.
If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
- For topical dosage form (gel) :
- For warts on penis or vulva (genitals) or on skin between genitals and rectum:
- Adults - Apply to the wart(s) two times a day for three days in a row using an
applicator tip or finger. Skip four days by not applying any medicine for four days in a row. If
the wart can still be seen, this application cycle may be repeated each week for up to four
weeks, until the wart is gone. No more than 0.5 grams of gel should be used each day of
treatment.
- Children - Use and dose must be determined by the doctor.
- For topical dosage form (solution):
- For warts on penis or vulva (genitals) only:
- Adults - Apply to the wart(s) two times a day (every twelve hours) for three days in a
row using applicator tip. Skip four days by not applying any medicine for four days in a row. If
the wart can still be seen, this application cycle may be repeated each week for up to four
weeks, until the wart is gone. No more than 0.5 milliliters of solution should be used each day
of treatment.
- Children - Use and dose must be determined by the doctor.
Storage -
To store this medicine:
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Store away from heat and direct light.
- Keep top tightly closed.
- Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be
sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
Consult your physician or pharmacist for further information.
Precautions While Using This Medicine
Condylox may not be able to prevent previously healed warts from
reappearing or stop new warts from growing.
This medicine contains alcohol and therefore may be flammable. Do
not use near heat, near open flame, or while smoking.
WHAT SHOULD I AVOID WHILE USING CONDYLOX ?
Sexual intercourse should be avoided on days Condylox is used.
Genital warts are contagious. You can give them to or get them from a sexual partner. Make sure
sexual partners are checked for genital warts also. Condoms may help prevent the spread of
genital warts during sexual contact.
This medication contains alcohol and is flammable.
Do not use it near heat, open flame, or while smoking.
Consult your physician or
pharmacist for further information.
CONDYLOX SIDE EFFECTS
Condylox Side Effects - See Here
CONDYLOX MISSED DOSE AND OVERDOSE
Condylox Missed Dose :
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If
it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and use only the next regularly
scheduled dose as directed. Do not use a double dose of the medication.
Condylox Overdose :
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is
suspected.
Symptoms of a Condylox overdose may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever,
numbness and tingling, confusion, unconsciousness, seizures, and others.
MORE INFORMATION
Your pharmacist has additional information about Condylox written for health
professionals that you may read.
COMMON MISSPELLINGS OF CONDYLOX
Condylox (Podofilox) is sometimes misspelled. The most
frequent examples are Kondylox, Comdylox, Contylox, Condilox, Condymox, Condyloks, Candylox,
Condylox, Condylax, Gondylox, Coldylox, Camdylox and Kantylox. The correct / full name for
this prescription drug is "Condylox".
MORE CONDYLOX INFORMATION SITES
Additional Condylox Information Sites :
Condylox Information at RXlist
Condylox Information at National Library of Medicine
Condylox Information at Ahealthyme Drug Database
Condylox FAQ at Druginfonet
Condylox Information at Yahoo Health
Condylox Information at Drugs.com
CONDYLOX MANUFACTURER
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Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Specialty pharmaceutical company,
focused on developing, manufacturing and marketing brand and generic pharmaceutical products
utilizing various drug delivery technologies. These technologies include solid dosage form,
oral controlled release, transdermal, and oral transmucosal delivery systems.
Web site : http://www.watsonpharm.com
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Contact Information :
360 Mt. Kemble Avenue, P.O. Box 1953, Morristown, New
Jersey 07962
Phone : (800) 272-5525
Fax : (909) 898-6743
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