512 podophyllin, probenecid
podophyllin (Condylox, Podocon-25, podophylom resin)
Podophyllin is a liquid that can be put directly on genital war ts to shrink them.
In what forms does
this medicine come?
How much and
when to take
Who should
not take this
medicine?
Side
effects
Liquid: 10% to 25%
Apply liquid to warts with a
cotton swab or clean cloth
rolled to a fine point. Wash
it off carefully with soap and
water after 4 hours. Use
once a week for 4 weeks.
Warning
Information you
should know
Do not use this if you are
pregnant or breastfeeding.
Signs of
taking too
much
Do not put on bleeding warts,
birthmarks, moles, warts with
hair, or in the mouth. If severe
skin irritation occurs, do not
use it again.
Podophyllin is very irritating
to healthy skin. Use only a
little bit (.5 ml or less) at a
time. Protect the area around
the wart with petroleum gel
before using podophyllin.
Nausea, vomiting, belly pain,
diarrhea. Too much might
cause the skin to thin, break,
and bleed.
Podophyllin can be
very irritating to skin.
for genital warts:
Other medicines that
may work
trichloracetic acid,
bichloracetic acid
probenecid (Benemid, Probalan)
CAUTION
Used with some antibiotics of the penicillin family, probenecid increases the amount of penicillin in the
blood and makes it last longer, increasing the effectiveness of treatment.
In what forms
does this medicine
come?
Tablets: 500 mg
Side
effects
It sometimes causes headache,
nausea, or vomiting.
How much and
when to take
Who should
not take this
medicine?
Take 500 mg to 1 gram
by mouth each time you
use an antibiotic from the
penicillin family.
Warning
Do not give probenecid to
children under 2 years old.
Signs of
taking too
much
Use with caution
during pregnancy and
breastfeeding, and if you
have a stomach ulcer.
Vomiting
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