Podofilox Topical Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 5, 2024.
Applies to podofilox topical: topical gel/jelly, topical solution.
Precautions
Podofilox may not be able to prevent previously healed warts from reappearing or stop new warts from growing.
This medicine contains alcohol and therefore may be flammable. Do not use near heat, near open flame, or while smoking.
Serious side effects of podofilox topical
Along with its needed effects, podofilox topical may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking podofilox topical:
More common side effects
- bad odor (solution only)
- bleeding of treated skin
- blistering, crusting, or scabbing of treated skin
- bloody urine (solution only)
- burning feeling of treated skin
- dizziness (solution only)
- headache (gel only)
- itching of treated skin
- pain during sexual intercourse (solution only)
- pain of treated skin
- problems with foreskin of penis (solution only)
- redness or swelling of treated skin
- scarring of treated skin (solution only)
- skin ulcers of treated skin
- vomiting (solution only)
Symptoms of overdose
- in order of occurrenceOther side effects of podofilox topical
Some side effects of podofilox topical may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common side effects
- dryness of treated skin
- peeling of treated skin
- soreness or tenderness of treated skin
- stinging or tingling of treated skin
- trouble in sleeping (solution only)
Less common side effects
- changes in color of treated skin (gel only)
- skin rash (gel only)
See also:
For healthcare professionals
Applies to podofilox topical: topical gel, topical solution.
Gastrointestinal adverse events
Gastrointestinal side effects have included vomiting.[Ref]
Local
Local side effects have included burning, pain, inflammation, erosion, itching, and bleeding. Reports of burning and pain were greater and more severe in women than in men. Tenderness, chafing, malodor, scarring, vesicle formation, crusting edema, dryness, peeling, and ulceration have also been reported.[Ref]
Genitourinary
Genitourinary side effects have included pain with intercourse, foreskin irretraction, and hematuria.[Ref]
Nervous system
Nervous system side effects have included headache, insomnia, and dizziness.[Ref]
References
1. (2006) "Product Information. Podofilox Topical (podofilox topical)." Paddock Laboratories Inc
2. (2006) "Product Information. Condylox (podofilox topical)." Oclassen Dermatologics
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Podofilox topical side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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