Podowart
Podophyllum Resin · Benzoin · Aloe Vera
Podophyllum resin and benzoin solution for external genital warts. It is painted only on the wart, not the surrounding skin, and causes the tissue to dry out.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredients
- Podophyllum Resin · Benzoin · Aloe Vera
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Topical Solution
- Strengths
- 10ml
Prescription and consultation requirements for Podowart vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Podowart details
- Condition
- External Genital Warts
- Alternative names
- podophyllin
- Therapeutic class
- Keratolytic Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Topical Antimitotic
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; diabetes mellitus; broken or bleeding skin
- Minor side effects
- local skin redness; burning sensation
- Moderate side effects
- skin peeling; ulceration; pain at application site
- Serious side effects
- severe systemic podophyllin toxicity, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Topical Solution
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Wallace Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Patient summary
Podophyllum resin and benzoin solution for external genital warts. It is painted only on the wart, not the surrounding skin, and causes the tissue to dry out.
Mechanism of action
Arrests cell division in metaphase by binding to microtubules, causing necrosis and erosion of the wart tissue.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Highly contraindicated. Embryotoxic and teratogenic. Do not use. Breastfeeding: Avoid.