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Podofilox Topical Solution
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SIDE EFFECTS
In clinical trials, the following local adverse reactions were reported at some point during treatment.
| Adverse Experience | Males | Females |
| Burning | 64% | 78% |
| Pain | 50% | 72% |
| Inflammation | 71% | 63% |
| Erosion | 67% | 67% |
| Itching | 50% | 65% |
Reports of burning and pain were more frequent and of greater severity in women than in men.
Adverse effects reported in less than 5% of the patients included pain with intercourse, insomnia, tingling, bleeding, tenderness, chafing, malodor, dizzi-ness, scarring, vesicle formation, crusting edema, dryness/peeling, foreskin irretraction, hematuria, vomiting and ulceration.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
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Last reviewed on RxList: 6/14/2005
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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