Description
USE
Podophyllum is used to remove benign (not cancer) growths, such as certain kinds of warts.
It works by destroying the tissue of the growth. A few hours after
podophyllum is applied to a wart, the wart becomes blanched (loses all
color)
SIDE EFFECT
- allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue.
- muscle pain.
- pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet.
- stomach pain.
- unusual bleeding or bruising.
PRECAUTION
Podophyllin is a powerful caustic and severe irritant. ... Do not use podophyllin if the wart or surrounding tissue is inflamed or irritated. ... Podophyllum resin topical can cause severe irritation. ... Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, vagina, or urethra