About PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA
PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA belongs to the class of medication called ‘antiinfectives’ used to treat genital warts. It is used to treat warts on the foreskin of the penis in men and on the vagina in women. A wart is a small, fleshy bump on the skin or mucous membrane. Various strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) cause warts. Warts can spread from one body part to another and from person to person.
PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA is a combination medicine that contains Podophyllotoxin, Benzoic acid, and Aloe vera. Podophyllotoxin is a mitotoxic agent. It doesn’t destroy the virus but can prevent the wart cells from dividing and increasing in their numbers. This effect allows the new skin cells to grow in the affected area. Benzoic acid has antimicrobial properties. It helps in reducing the infection and promotes skin healing. Aloe vera has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to soothe skin and aid in wound healing.
PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA is available in the form of a topical solution (skin only). You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA may cause side effects such as wearing away of the upper layers of the skin, irritation, redness, itching, and burning sensation at the application site. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not use PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA if you are allergic to any contents of it. It is not recommended to use PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA on broken or bleeding skin and warts more than 4 centimetres in size (approximately the size of a postal stamp). PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA is not recommended for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children below 12 years of age. PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA may not interact with alcohol. PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA may not affect your ability to drive.
Uses of PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA
Genital warts
Medicinal Benefits
PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA is a combination medicine comprising Podophyllotoxin, Benzoic acid, and Aloe vera. Podophyllotoxin is a mitotoxic agent. It doesn’t destroy the virus that is causing warts but prevents the wart cells from dividing and increasing in their numbers. This effect allows the new skin cells to grow in the affected area. Benzoic acid has antimicrobial properties. It helps in reducing the infection and promotes skin healing. Aloe vera has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to soothe skin and aid in wound healing. Together, PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA can effectively treat warts.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA
- Wearing away of the upper layers of the skin
- Skin irritation
- Redness
- Itching
- Burning sensation
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA is not recommended for use on damaged and bleeding skin and warts more than 4 cm in size. Do not use PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA on warts inside the penis, vagina, or anus. Make sure the PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA solution doesn’t get into the eyes or healthy skin. If the medicine accidentally enters the eyes, rinse with water thoroughly and consult a doctor. Don’t put a bandage or plaster over the treated area. PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA is not recommended for pregnant women, so ask your doctor for reliable contraception to prevent pregnancy while using this medicine. PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA has flammable nature, so avoid smoking or stay away from open flames when you have applied this solution.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA may interact with a topical steroid (hydrocortisone), medicines used to treat heart diseases (digoxin and digitoxin), water pill (furosemide), and anticoagulant (acenocoumarol).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA should not be used in patients with bleeding warts, diabetes, and poor blood circulation.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
safe if prescribedPODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA may not interact with alcohol. However, consumption of alcohol may interfere with your ability to fight infections.
Pregnancy
unsafePODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA is not recommended for use in pregnancy. Please consult your doctor.
Breast Feeding
unsafePODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA is not recommended for use in breastfeeding. However, if clinically needed, your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding while using this medicine.
Driving
safe if prescribedPODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA may not affect your ability to drive.
Liver
safe if prescribedPODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA is considered safe to be used in patients with liver impairment.
Kidney
safe if prescribedPODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA is considered safe to be used in patients with kidney disease.
Children
unsafePODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths. Avoid using harsh products on your skin.
- Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
- Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
- Prefer saltwater baths (two handfuls of plain salt per bath, twice daily) as they can help to soothe and heal the genital area during treatment.
- Avoid sexual contact as it may lead to skin friction and delay healing.
Special Advise
- Your doctor may perform tests to detect sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) when you have genital warts.
- Warts are highly contagious, so avoid sexual contact until the completion of the therapy.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Genital warts: It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus infects the moist parts of the genital area. Warts appear as small, flesh-coloured swellings in the genital area. Other symptoms include itching and bleeding during sexual intercourse. In women, warts are usually seen on the vulva, the wall of the vagina, and the area between the vagina and the anus. In men, warts are seen on the tip of the penis, the scrotum, and the anus. The risk factors of warts have multiple sexual partners, having unprotected sex with a partner whose sexual history is unknown, and having a weak immune system. Vaccination against the HPV virus can prevent warts.
