PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA
About PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA
PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA belongs to the class of medication called ‘antiinfectives’ used to treat genital warts. It is used to treat warts on the foreskin of the penis in men and on the vagina in women. A wart is a small, fleshy bump on the skin or mucous membrane. Various strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) cause warts. Warts can spread from one body part to another and from person to person.
PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA is a combination medicine that contains Podophyllotoxin, Benzoic acid, and Aloe vera. Podophyllotoxin is a mitotoxic agent. It doesn’t destroy the virus but can prevent the wart cells from dividing and increasing in their numbers. This effect allows the new skin cells to grow in the affected area. Benzoic acid has antimicrobial properties. It helps in reducing the infection and promotes skin healing. Aloe vera has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to soothe skin and aid in wound healing.
PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA is available in the form of a topical solution (skin only). You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA may cause side effects such as wearing away of the upper layers of the skin, irritation, redness, itching, and burning sensation at the application site. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not use PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA if you are allergic to any contents of it. It is not recommended to use PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA on broken or bleeding skin and warts more than 4 centimetres in size (approximately the size of a postal stamp). PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA is not recommended for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children below 12 years of age. PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA may not interact with alcohol. PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA may not affect your ability to drive.
Uses of PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA
Medicinal Benefits
PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA is a combination medicine comprising Podophyllotoxin, Benzoic acid, and Aloe vera. Podophyllotoxin is a mitotoxic agent. It doesn’t destroy the virus that is causing warts but prevents the wart cells from dividing and increasing in their numbers. This effect allows the new skin cells to grow in the affected area. Benzoic acid has antimicrobial properties. It helps in reducing the infection and promotes skin healing. Aloe vera has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to soothe skin and aid in wound healing. Together, PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA can effectively treat warts.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA
- Wearing away of the upper layers of the skin
- Skin irritation
- Redness
- Itching
- Burning sensation
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Genital warts: It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus infects the moist parts of the genital area. Warts appear as small, flesh-coloured swellings in the genital area. Other symptoms include itching and bleeding during sexual intercourse. In women, warts are usually seen on the vulva, the wall of the vagina, and the area between the vagina and the anus. In men, warts are seen on the tip of the penis, the scrotum, and the anus. The risk factors of warts have multiple sexual partners, having unprotected sex with a partner whose sexual history is unknown, and having a weak immune system. Vaccination against the HPV virus can prevent warts.
FAQs
PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA consists of Podophyllotoxin, Benzoic acid, and Aloe vera. Podophyllotoxin is a mitotoxic agent and prevents the wart cells from dividing and increasing in their numbers. This effect allows the new skin cells to grow in the affected area. Benzoic acid has antimicrobial properties. It helps in reducing the infection and promotes skin healing. Aloe vera has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to soothe skin and aid in wound healing. Together, PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA can effectively treat warts.
Do not apply the PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA solution on normal skin or eyes. Do not wear a bandage or plaster in the treated area. It is not safe to use PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA on pregnant women, so ask your doctor for reliable contraception to prevent pregnancy while using this medicine. Please avoid open flames and smoking while using this medicine, as it is highly flammable.
PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA is usually taken for three days and stopped for four days. Your doctor might advise you to repeat this cycle (3 days on and four days off) until the warts are healed. However, if warts don’t improve within four weeks of treatment, inform your doctor immediately.
PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA is usually well-tolerated and may cause side effects that are mild and temporary. The side effects include wearing away the upper layers of the skin, irritation, redness, itching, and burning sensation at the application site.
Patients with diabetes have weak immune systems and experience delayed wound healing. So, using PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA may create an artificial wound in the treated area, making it difficult to heal. So, PODOPHYLLOTOXIN+BENZOIC ACID+ALOE VERA should not be used in patients with diabetes unless prescribed by your doctor.