Podofilox (Topical)

Brand Names : Condylox, podophyllotoxin

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine 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:

More common

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 occurrence

Nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; chills; fever; sore throat; unusual bleeding or bruising; oral ulcers

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

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

Changes in color of treated skin (gel only); skin rash (gel only)

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.