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Condilin: an effective remedy for the treatment of external genital warts

Condilin is one of the most effective keratolytic and necrotizing drugs for the treatment of external genital warts. This drug is produced by the pharmaceutical group Yamanouchi Europe B.V. in the Netherlands and contains the active substance podophyllotoxin.

Condilin is a 0.5% solution that is applied directly to external condylomas. The effect of the drug is based on its ability to cause necrosis of epithelial cells, which leads to a reduction in the size of condylomas. However, before using Condilin, you need to familiarize yourself with its indications for use, contraindications, side effects and special instructions.

Indications for the use of Condilin are limited only to the treatment of external genital warts. Contraindications should also be taken into account, such as hypersensitivity to podophyllotoxin, pregnancy, breastfeeding and children under 12 years of age.

Side effects of Condilin can manifest themselves in the form of local reactions, such as redness, pain, itching, ulceration of the epithelial cover of condyloma, balanoposthitis, bleeding, peeling, scarring and swelling, as well as systemic effects, including nausea, dizziness and ulceration of the mucous membranes.

The interaction of Condilin with other drugs containing podophyllotoxin is undesirable. In case of an overdose of Condilin, serious symptoms may appear, such as nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, myelosuppression, ulceration of the oral mucosa, peripheral neuropathy, thinking disorders, drowsiness, coma, shortness of breath, respiratory or renal failure.

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

Thus, Condilin is an effective drug for the treatment of external genital warts, but its use should be carried out only after consultation with a doctor and strictly in accordance with the instructions for use.