Podophyllum Resin
PrescriptionTên thương mại: Podocon 25
About This Medication
DESCRIPTION: Podocon-25 ® is composed of Podophyllin (Podophyllum Resin, American) 25% in Benzoin Tincture. Podophyllum Resin is the powdered mixture of resins removed from the May apple or Mandrake ( Podophyllum peltatum Linne’ ), a perennial plant of northern and middle United States (1) . The podophyllin resin used in this product is exclusively the American podophyllin (rather than the Indian resin). American podophyllin typically has a reduced level of podophyllotoxin (see below).
Hoạt chất
| Thành phần | Hàm lượng |
|---|---|
| Podophyllum Resin | - |
Chỉ định & Cách dùng
Liều dùng & Cách dùng
Side Effects Overview
Cảnh báo & Thận trọng
WARNINGS: Podophyllin is a powerful caustic and severe irritant. Keep away from the eyes; if eye contact occurs, flush with copious amounts of warm water and consult physician or poison control center immediately for advice.
Chống chỉ định
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Podocon-25 ® is contraindicated in diabetics, patients using steroids or with poor blood circulation. Podocon-25 ® should not be used on bleeding warts, moles, birthmarks or unusual warts with hair growing from them. It is recommended that Podocon-25 ® not be used during pregnancy (see Pregnancy warning below).
Frequently Asked Questions
INDICATIONS: Podocon-25 ® (25% podophyllin in benzoin tincture) is indicated for the removal of soft genital (venereal) warts (condylomata acuminata) (4) .
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: PODOCON-25 ® IS TO BE APPLIED ONLY BY A PHYSICIAN. IT IS NOT TO BE DISPENSED TO THE PATIENT. SHAKE WELL. Thoroughly cleanse affected area. Use supplied applicator to apply Podocon-25 ® sparingly to lesion. Avoid contact with healthy tissue. Allow to dry thoroughly. Only intact (no bleeding) lesions should be treated. As podophyllin is a powerful caustic and severe irritant, it is recommended the first application of Podocon-25 ® be left in contact for only a …
WARNINGS: Podophyllin is a powerful caustic and severe irritant. Keep away from the eyes; if eye contact occurs, flush with copious amounts of warm water and consult physician or poison control center immediately for advice.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Podocon-25 ® is contraindicated in diabetics, patients using steroids or with poor blood circulation. Podocon-25 ® should not be used on bleeding warts, moles, birthmarks or unusual warts with hair growing from them. It is recommended that Podocon-25 ® not be used during pregnancy (see Pregnancy warning below).
Podophyllum Resin is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Podophyllum Resin drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Podophyllum Resin label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • NDC Directory — Podophyllum Resin (FDA National Drug Code)
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