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Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that can be transferred from one person to another through any type of sexual contact. STDs are sometimes referred to as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) since they involve the transmission of a disease-causing organism from one person to another during sexual activity. It is important to realize that sexual contact includes more than just sexual intercourse (vaginal and anal). Sexual contact includes kissing, oral-genital contact, and the use of sexual "toys," such as vibrators. STDs probably have been around for thousands of years, but the most dangerous of these conditions, the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS or HIV disease), has only been recognized since 1984.
Many STDs are treatable, but effective cures are lacking for others, such as HIV, HPV, and hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Even gonorrhea, once easily cured, has become...
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Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and use only the next regularly scheduled dose as directed. Do not use a double dose of the medication.
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
Symptoms of a podofilox topical overdose may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, numbness and tingling, confusion, unconsciousness, seizures, and others.
Sexual intercourse should be avoided on days podofilox topical is used.
Genital warts are contagious. You can give them to or get them from a sexual partner. Make sure sexual partners are checked for genital warts also. Condoms may help prevent the spread of genital warts during sexual contact.
This medication contains alcohol and is flammable. Do not use it near heat, open flame, or while smoking.
Do not use other topical products on the same area being treated with podofilox topical unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Other topical products may affect treatment with podofilox topical.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with podofilox topical. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before using any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
Your pharmacist has additional information about podofilox topical written for health professionals that you may read.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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