Brand Names

How to Use

Podophyllum is a poison. Keep it away from the mouth because it is harmful if swallowed.

Always keep podophyllum away from the eyes and other mucous membranes , such as the inside of the nose, mouth, or vagina. This drug may cause severe irritation. If you get some in your eyes, immediately flush the eyes with water for 15 minutes. If you get some on your normal skin, thoroughly wash the skin with soap and water to remove the drug. However, if this drug contains tincture of benzoin, it may be removed more easily from the skin by swabbing with rubbing alcohol.

This drug may contain alcohol and therefore may be flammable Do not use near heat, near open flame, or while smoking .

Use podophyllum only as directed . Do not use more of it, do not use it more often and do not use it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. To do so may increase the risk of overdose being absorbed into the body and the risk of side effects.

Do not use podophyllum on moles or birthmarks . To do so may cause severe irritation.

Always do not apply this drug to crumbling or bleeding warts or to warts that have recently had surgery on them . To do so may increase the risk of absorption through the skin.

To use :

• Podophyllum can cause severe irritation of normal skin. Therefore, apply petrolatum around the effected area before you apply podophyllum and/or apply talcum powder to the treated area immediately after you apply podophyllum. This is to prevent the drug from spreading to the normal skin.
• Use a toothpick or a cotton-tipped or glass applicator to apply this drug. Apply 1 drop at a time, allowing time for drying between drops, until the effected area is covered.
• After podophyllum is applied, allow it to remain on the effected area for 1 to 6 hours as directed by your family doctor. Then, remove the drug by thoroughly washing the effected area with soap and water. If this drug contains tincture of benzoin, it may be removed more easily by swabbing the effected area with rubbing alcohol. However, this may be more irritating than washing with soap and water.
• Immediately after applying this drug, wash your hands to remove any drug that may be on them.

Dosage

• For topical solution dosage form:
  • For venereal warts:
    • Adults and children Apply to the effected area - s of the skin and leave on the skin for one to six hours. Treatment may be repeated every week for up to six weeks.
  • For other warts or benign growths:
    • Adults and children Apply to the effected area - s of the skin once a day.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, apply it as soon as possible. Then go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.