Podosal ointment is used for wart treatment in Nairobi Kenya. It is a prescription medication manufactured by Biodeal Laboratories for the treatment of plantar warts or warts on the feet.
Composition
It is an ointment which contains 20% podophyllum resin, 25% salicylic acid and petroleum jelly.
Podosal Ointment Indications
It contains podophyllum and this study found that podophyllum was effective for the treatment of anogenital warts and plantar warts.
Podosal ointment is used to treat warts on the feet or plantar warts.
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Podosal Ointment Dose
The ointment is applied to the plantar wart and covered with a plaster. It is reapplied every 2 days and the plaster is also changed every 2 days.
Podosal Ointment Side Effects
Side effects of podophyllum include pain, redness and swelling of the skin. There may also be itching or burning sensations as well as ulceration. Allergic contact dermatitis may also develop.
If the medication is absorbed by the body in large amounts it may result in abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, irritability, nervousness, confusion, hallucinations, convulsions, unusual bleeding (nose bleeding, bleeding gums) or bruising, little or no urination, chest pain, pounding heart beat, shortness of breath, muscle weakness, numbness and weakness of the hands and feet.
Podosal Ointment Precautions
Do not apply it if you are allergic to podophyllum.
It is not recommended for use in children aged less than 12 years because it has been associated with neurotoxicity and myelotoxicity.
Do not take alcohol before application and for several hours after application.
Do not administer general anesthesia or drugs which depress the central nervous system during application.
If skin irritation develops when using it, stop using it and wash the area.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to podophyllum.
It should not be used by persons with diabetes, circulation problems, those taking steroid medications and pregnant or breastfeeding women.
It should not be used on bleeding warts, warts with hair growing from them, moles and birthmarks.
Interactions
Drug to Drug Interactions
Do not apply it on the skin together with other medications or skincare products.
Pregnancy Category
Podophyllum is pregnancy category X
This means it should NOT be used in pregnancy as it can harm the unborn baby and cause birth defects.
Breastfeeding women should also not use it.
Presentation
It comes in a plastic tube.
Storage
It should be stored in a dry place below 30 degrees centigrade and protected from direct sunlight.
Availability
It can be purchased from the best pharmacies in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya.
Price
The Podosal ointment price in Kenya is Ksh 1200.
FAQ
How Do You Apply Podosal Podophyllin Ointment?
First apply petroleum jelly to the skin surrounding the wart and then apply the medication to the wart while taking care to avoid normal skin. Cover the wart with a plaster and repeat the application every 2 days.
How Long Does It Take For Podosal Ointment To Work?
It takes several weeks for the wart to be cured.