What is Condylox?
Condylox® contains the active ingredient Podophyllotoxin (0.5 %) and is used for the treatment of external genital warts (Condylomata acuminata, fig warts). Podophyllotoxin is a herbal active ingredient from the Maiapfel (Podophyllum peltatum), which inhibits cell division of the wart cells.
Unlike Aldara® (Imiquimod), Condylox® acts directly cytostatic (cell kill) and not via the immune system. The treatment takes place in cycles of 3 days application and 4 days pause.
Active Ingredients & Mechanism of Action
Active ingredient: Podophyllotoxin (0,5 %)
Active mechanism:
- Podophyllotoxin inhibits mitosis (cell division) in the metaphase
- Ties to tubulin and prevents spindle formation
- Wart cells can no longer share
- Leads to the necrosis (death) of wart tissue
Comparation to Imiquimod:
- Faster action
- Direct cell destruction instead of immune modulation
- Higher fall rate (approx. 30–50 %)
- Shorter treatment cycles
Initiation of action: The warts begin to die after the first treatment cycle. Complete healing after 1–4 cycles.
Who is it suitable for?
Condylox® is suitable for:
- Adults with external genital warts
- Small to medium-sized warts
- Self-treatment at home
Not suitable:
- Internal warts (vaginal, anal, urethral)
- Large-area wart areas (> 10 cm2)
- Children
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Open wounds, inflamed skin
Available Dosages
Language cycle:
- 3 days application, then 4 days pause = 1 cycle (1 week)
- Apply twice a day (morning and evening)
- Maximum 4 cycles (4 weeks)
Application quantity:
- Maximum 0.5 ml per application
- treatment area maximum 10 cm2
- Apply only to the warts, save healthy skin
Cyclusive scheme:
- Day 1–3: Apply twice a day
- Day 4–7: Break
- Repeat up to 4 cycles as required
How to Take
Application: 1. Clean and dry wart area Two. Apply Condylox® specifically to warts (use applicator) 3. Save healthy skin as much as possible 4. Drying Five. Wash hands thoroughly
Important notes:
- Apply only to external genital warnings
- Not on mucous membrane
- Healthy skin can be protected with vaseline
- In case of severe irritation interrupt the cycle
- No intercourse directly after commissioning
Contraindications
**Condylox® must not be used at:* *
- hypersensitivity to podophyllotoxin
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Children
- Open wounds in scope
- Inside genital warts
Preview at:
- Large-scale wart findings
- Immunosuppressed patients
- Simultaneous application of other topical wart therapies
Possible Side Effects
**Very common (> 10 %):* *
- Local irritation: redness, burning, pain
- erosion and ulceration at the job site
Family (1–10 %):
- Itching
- Swelling
- crust formation
- Light bleeding
Occasionally:
- Depigmentation (lightening of the skin)
- scar formation
- Phimosis in men (in case of large-area application on the foreskin)
** The local reactions are part of the principle of action. In case of unbearable pain, shorten the cycle and seek medical advice.
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Is Condylox right for you?
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Important Notice
This information does not replace medical advice. If you have questions about your health or the suitability of this medication, please consult a doctor. Read the package leaflet before use.