What is Condylox Gel?

Condylox gel is one of the treatments for genital warts. It is also known as Podofilox Condylox and is normally supplied in 0.5% solution. It is one of the more expensive treatments for genital warts so it is normally a last resort for most people.

Condylox Gel is an antimitotic, meaning that it prevents Mitotis which is the process by which the body grows and replaces cells. Just exactly how Condylox gel achieves this is unknown, but it seems to work well for a lot of  people. It is used for treating external genital warts and warts around the anus. It is not for internal use.

How to Use Condylox Gel

Condylox is used in cycles as per your Doctors recommendation, normally 3 days use followed by four days of rest.

It is very important that the gel is only applied to the warts and not the surrounding skin. Putting it on otherwise healthy skin can cause pain, rash, burning, and itching. Use a q-tip or something similar as an applicator if that helps to do it more accuratley.

You’ll need to let it dry properly. Then after a few hours it needs to be washed off, probably because it is toxic.

Using Condylox Gel alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.

What to Expect from the Treatment

The warts can go white after applying the gel, this is normal. They should quickly begin to shrink and dry up, starting after a few days. You’ll normally notice the difference during the first rest period, but it may take a few treatments before it works Some people also reported an unpleasant odour from the dying wart similar to a burning flesh smell.

Tips on using Condylox Gel

You have to be extremely careful when applying the gel to make sure that you do not get it on the surrounding healthy tissue. One way to do this is to use a Q-tip and put some petroleum jelly (vaseline) or cold cream around the wart first, before applying condylox. If you do experience pain then try using ‘Neosporin with Pain Relief’ on your rest days

What are the Side Effects of Condylox Gel?

Mild Symptoms include:

• Dizziness. So do not drive, operate machinery or do anything dangerous.
• Headache
• Mild burning
• Inflammation
• Stinging, pain, or redness

Most people report discomfort and itching.

Severe side effects do sometimes occur. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bleeding, swelling, or severe or prolonged pain, burning, or itching at the application site.

Important safety information:

 

• If your symptoms do not improve within 4 weeks or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose or use Condylox Gel for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
• Do not use Condylox Gel for any condition other than the one for which it was prescribed.
• Do not have sexual intercourse on the days you apply Condylox Gel.
• Condylox Gel is flammable. Do not store or use near an open flame or while smoking.
• Women of childbearing age should use effective birth control while using Condylox Gel.
• Use Condylox Gel with extreme caution in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.

Do NOT use Condylox Gel if you:

 

• Are Pregnant or Breast feeding
• Are allergic to Condylox
• Have genital warts in mucous membranes (urethra, vagina, and anus)

Condylox Gel Conclusion

If you are not having any success with other treatments for genital warts, such as Wartrol or Aldara, then you may want to consider Condylox. It clears up most wart cases within a few cycles but if you are not careful enough in the application process then you are likely to find yourself in severe pain.

It is normal to see your warts turn white before disappearing but some people report that there is an unpleasant odour from the treated skin.

Remember that there is no cure for genital warts. You can (and probably will) get them again. As the HPV remains in your system, there is a high likelyhood of flare ups in the future, especially when you are stressed or run down. Anyone with HPV can give the virus to a sex partner at anytime, even if the warts are not visible. Many people can have this virus for months or even years before seeing any symptoms.

Remember, If you are considering using Condylox Gel then you should always consult with a medical professional first.