Podofilox
Perianal Warts, Condylomata Acuminata
Treatment
0 Active Studies for Podofilox
Treatment for
Perianal Warts
What is Podofilox
Podofilox
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Podophyllin is a chemical found in the roots of the podophyllum plant. It is poisonous if taken internally and can cause skin irritation and mucous membrane damage when applied topically. It has been used to treat warts, keratoses, and some skin cancers. It may also have anti-cancer properties.
Condylox
is the brand name
Podofilox Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Condylox
Podofilox
1990
16
Effectiveness
How Podofilox Affects Patients
Podofilox is a more concentrated and stable version of the compound podophyllin. It is used to remove certain types of warts found on the outside skin of the genital area.
How Podofilox works in the body
The exact way this drug works is not known, but it seems to target the enzyme topoisomerase II. This enzyme is responsible for forming temporary breaks in the double-stranded DNA molecule so that it can be unwound and replicated. The drug may bind to these breaks and prevent them from being mended, which stops the process of replication from happening.
When to interrupt dosage
The advocated dose of Podofilox is contingent upon the affirmed condition. The measure of dosage fluctuates, based on the outlined technique of administration, specified in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Perianal Warts
, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.5 %
Topical, Solution - Topical, Solution, , Gel, Gel - Topical, Liquid - Topical, Liquid
Condylomata Acuminata
, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.5 %
Topical, Solution - Topical, Solution, , Gel, Gel - Topical, Liquid - Topical, Liquid
Podofilox Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Podofilox?
Currently, there are no active trials examining the potential of Podofilox to attenuate Condylomata Acuminata.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Perianal Warts
0 Actively Recruiting
Condylomata Acuminata
0 Actively Recruiting
Podofilox Reviews: What are patients saying about Podofilox?
5
Patient Review
4/15/2016
Podofilox for External Genital Warts
4.3
Patient Review
10/8/2021
Podofilox for External Genital Warts
4.3
Patient Review
7/17/2022
Podofilox for External Genital Warts
4
Patient Review
7/4/2022
Podofilox for External Genital Warts
4
Patient Review
6/4/2022
Podofilox for External Genital Warts
3.7
Patient Review
4/12/2022
Podofilox for External Genital Warts
3.3
Patient Review
3/22/2018
Podofilox for External Genital Warts
3.3
Patient Review
1/26/2022
Podofilox for External Genital Warts
3
Patient Review
12/5/2016
Podofilox for External Genital Warts
2.3
Patient Review
2/10/2019
Podofilox for External Genital Warts
2.3
Patient Review
3/5/2022
Podofilox for External Genital Warts
2.3
Patient Review
2/1/2018
Podofilox for External Genital Warts
1.7
Patient Review
5/1/2019
Podofilox for External Genital Warts
Patient Q&A Section about podofilox
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is podofilox used to treat?
"Podofilox is a medication used to remove warts on the skin in the genital area. It can also be used to treat warts between the genitals and the rectum. However, the solution cannot be used for this purpose."
Answered by AI
Can I buy podofilox over the counter?
"No, podofilox (Condylox) requires a prescription from your provider."
Answered by AI
How quickly does podofilox work?
"If you don't see improvement in your symptoms within a week, new warts may have developed and you should tell your doctor. The course of treatment can be repeated up to four times a week."
Answered by AI
How long do you use podofilox?
"Apply the medication to the wart(s) two times a day, every twelve hours, for three days. Then, skip four days by not applying the medication. If the wart can still be seen, repeat this process for up to four weeks, until the wart is gone."
Answered by AI