Aldara Vs. Condylox

Why is Condylox prescribed?

Condylox is used to remove certain types of warts on the outside skin of the genital areas (penis or vulva). The gel is used also to treat warts between the genitals and the rectum, the solution is not. Neither the gel nor the solution is used to treat warts that occur inside the rectum, vagina, or urine passageways inside the penis (male) or the vulva (female). Condylox works by destroying the skin of the wart.

How should Condylox be used?

Keep Condylox away from the eyes and mucous membranes, such as the inside of the penis, rectum, or vagina. This medicine may cause severe irritation. If you get this medicine in your eyes or on one of these areas, immediately flush the area with water for 15 minutes. Use Condylox only as directed, no more than 3 days a week and no more than 4 treatment cycles

Do not apply the medicine to any other wart.

How to use Condylox

To apply the solution, use the applicators that come with the solution or a cotton-tipped applicator. To apply the gel, use a cotton-tipped applicator or your finger. Never reuse an applicator or dip a used applicator into the bottle.

Apply Condylox only to the wart(s) discussed with your doctor. Condylox can cause severe irritation of normal skin. If you get medicine on normal skin, wash it off immediately. Make sure the treated area is dry before allowing the treated skin to come in contact with normal, untreated skin.

Immediately after applying this medicine, wash your hands to remove any medicine. Properly discard used applicator(s).

Other uses for Condylox

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

What special precautions should I follow?

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of using the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For Condylox, the following should be considered:

• Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to Condylox. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
• Pregnancy - Condylox has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in rats have shown that Condylox causes problems during pregnancy when injected at high doses. Topical Condylox may be absorbed into the skin at certain doses. Before using this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
• Breast-feeding - It is not known whether topical Condylox passes into breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are using this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.
• Children - Studies of this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of Condylox in children with use in other age groups.
• Older adults - Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of Condylox in the elderly with use in other age groups.
• Other medicines - Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are using any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

What special dietary instructions should I follow?

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

What should I do if I forget a dose of Condylox?

If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. Then go back to your regular dosing schedule.

What side effects can Condylox cause?

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.

What storage conditions are needed for Condylox?

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

What other information should I know?

Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.