Wartek (Podophyllotoxin)

1. Indication
1. Home application for Genital Warts


2. Contraindications
1. Not recommended for mucosal lesions
1. Avoid on perianal, rectal, urethral, vaginal warts


3. Preparation
1. Purified form of podophyllotoxin extract
2. Podofilox (Condylox) 0.5% solution or gel
1. Apply solution with cotton swab
2. Apply Gel with finger (easier to apply)


4. Advantages
1. Less irritating and as effective than Podophyllin
2. Can use in conjunction with other methods


5. Technique
1. Cycle application
2. Apply bid for 3 days
3. Wait 1-3 days, then restart application cycle
4. Repeat cycle for up to 4 cycles (maximum 10 cm^2)


6. Precautions
1. Allow to dry before moving around
2. Do not wash off
3. Do not exceed 0.5 ml per day


7. Efficacy
1. Works best on moist mucosal skin sites
2. Does not work on keratinized Epidermis