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Podofilox
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Pharmacological Index
Use
Pregnancy Risk Factor
Usual Dosage
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Patient Information
Nursing Implications
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(po do FIL oks)

U.S. Brand Names
Condylox®

Generic Available

No


Pharmacological Index

Keratolytic Agent; Topical Skin Product


Use

Treatment of external genital warts


Pregnancy Risk Factor

C


Usual Dosage

Adults: Apply twice daily (morning and evening) for 3 consecutive days, then withhold use for 4 consecutive days; this cycle may be repeated up to 4 times until there is no visible wart tissue


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Patient Information

Apply to warts with a cotton-tipped applicator supplied with the drug, dispose carefully after use; allow the solution to dry before allowing the return of opposing skin surfaces to their normal positions; wash hands after application


Nursing Implications

Apply to warts with a cotton-tipped applicator supplied with the drug, dispose carefully after use; allow the solution to dry before allowing the return of opposing skin surfaces to their normal positions; wash hands after application


Dosage Forms

Solution, topical: 0.5% (3.5 mL)


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