The medicine "Condilinum" the instruction calls the drug, which has a mummifying and also cauterizing effect. It is a dermatotropic agent, is available in solution and is applied externally. Such a colorless and clear 0.5% solution contains 5 milligrams of the active substance “podophyllotoxin”.
As for the question, what are the analogues of the drug Kondilin, then Vartek, Podophyllotoxin, Kondilayn can be called medicines of similar action.
The solution is released in bottles made of dark glass. What pathologies is the Condilinum useful for? The use of the solution is prescribed for the treatment of genital warts. The effect is cytostatic. He necrotic external condylomas.
Regarding the use of the drug "Condilin", the instruction recommends the following method of use. In order to apply the solution, the plastic applicator is wetted in it so as to fill the hole in the loop with liquid. Then, using this loop, the solution should be applied directly to the condylomas. This application is performed several times by repeating the procedure for each of the existing genital warts. Do not wet them with liquid more than 50 times.
Condilin should not get on healthy skin during treatment. The instruction calls for caution. The solution should only get into areas damaged by genital warts. Otherwise, severe skin irritation and even ulceration may occur.
After the application is completed, the place on which the solution was applied is recommended to dry well so that the skin in contact with pathological growths does not suffer.
How often should the above treatment be repeated? The medicine "Condilinum" the instruction prescribes in this way to apply to genital warts for three days with a four-day break between treatment. Then again a three-day course. You should not be treated with this drug for longer than five weeks. As for the frequency of applying the solution per day, the procedure is repeated twice.
What contraindications exist for prescribing Condilin? The instruction indicates, first of all, hypersensitivity to the active substance. A solution is not prescribed during pregnancy, as well as until the age of 12 years and in conjunction with other drugs containing podophyllotoxin. During breastfeeding, treatment with the drug is discontinued.
When treating with a solution, the instruction warns of some side effects of its use. Basically we are talking about such local manifestations as redness, slight pain. In the first days of treatment, the epithelial cover of condyloma can be ulcerated. The occurrence of allergic reactions was noted.
Special instructions when using the Condilin solution
Instructions for use call for caution when performing the above applications in the treatment of genital warts and in general when handling the solution. In case of accidental contact with the eyes, rinse quickly with plenty of running water. Otherwise, severe irritation may occur.
Affected areas, on which the solution is supposed to be applied, should first be washed with soap and water and dried.
The drug "Condilin", if possible, should not fall on areas of healthy skin, as well as on the mucous membranes surrounding the condyloma. If treatment is carried out in the foreskin, particular care must be taken.
To prevent ulceration and skin irritation, you can use special protective ointments, neutral creams, zinc ointment and regular petrolatum. You just need to apply them to the tissue around the warts in advance, before starting to lubricate the solution.