Drug Uses
Condylox is the first ever FDA approved gel that treats genital warts. The active ingredients in Condylox get right to the problem and start treating your genital warts immediately. Condylox Gel 0.5% or Solution 0.5% is indicated for the topical treatment of anogenital warts (external genital warts and perianal warts).
How Taken
Use it exactly as the doctor prescribed it. Condylox is to be applied twice each day for 3 consecutive days, followed by 4 days without treatment. It is recommended that no more than 10 cm of wart tissue and no more than 0.5 ml of the solution should be used in a day. This cycle is repeated at weekly intervals for a maximum of 4 weeks.
Warnings/Precautions
Talk to your doctor before using Condylox 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 Condylox topical, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
Condylox 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 Condylox 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 Condylox topical.
It is not known whether Condylox topical passes into breast milk and if it will be harmful to a nursing baby. Do not use Condylox topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it when you realize it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop using Condylox topical and seek emergency medical attention of contact your doctor immediately an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives); or excessive burning, stinging, or pain or bleeding or swelling of treated skin.
Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use Condylox topical and talk your doctor if you experience mild to moderate itching, burning, pain, or inflammation at the treated site; unpleasant odor; or pain during intercourse.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Storage
Store Condylox at room temperature away from moisture. Keep away from children and throw away any unused drug after the expiration date.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
Symptoms of a Condylox topical overdose may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, numbness and tingling, confusion, unconsciousness, seizures, and others.
More Information
Notify your doctor or pharmacist if you have difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, swelling of your lips, swelling of your tongue, swelling of your face, rash, an irregular heartbeat, or seizures.
Only use this product externally.
Do not give your medication to others.
Wash hands before and after application of medication.
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