Condyline Nycomed

Condyline Nycomed: description, application and side effects

Condyline Nycomed is a medication used to treat external genital warts. The drug is manufactured by Hafslund Nycomed Pharma in Austria and belongs to the group of keratolytic, necrotizing agents.

The active substance of the drug is podophyllotoxin, which has antiviral and cytotoxic effects. Condyline Nycomed solution contains 5 mg/ml podophyllotoxin and is intended for external use.

Indications for use Condyline Nycomed is a treatment for external genital warts. The drug is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age, pregnant and lactating women, as well as in people with hypersensitivity to podophyllotoxin.

When using Condyline Nycomed, local and systemic side effects may occur. Local reactions may include redness, pain, itching, ulceration of the epithelial cover of condyloma, balanoposthitis, bleeding, peeling, scarring and swelling. Systemic effects may include nausea, dizziness, and mucosal ulceration.

The drug is incompatible with other drugs containing podophyllotoxin. Overdose of Condyline Nycomed may cause serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, myelosuppression, ulceration of the oral mucosa, peripheral neuropathy, disturbances in thinking, drowsiness, coma, shortness of breath and respiratory or renal failure.

Special instructions for the use of Condyline Nycomed include the need to avoid contact with eyes and healthy skin. Application over large areas (more than 10 cm2) can lead to reactions associated with the resorptive effect of podophyllotoxin.

In conclusion, Condyline Nycomed is an effective drug for the treatment of external genital warts. However, before use, you must consult your doctor and strictly follow the recommendations for use to avoid possible side effects.