Overview
Podosal Ointment is a medicated topical preparation. It contains podophyllum resin and salicylic acid, which work together to treat selected warts by damaging the affected tissue and helping remove its hardened outer layers.
How It Works
Podophyllum resin has an antimitotic action, meaning it interferes with the process cells use to divide and multiply. This damages the abnormal tissue forming the wart and helps it gradually break down. Salicylic acid complements this action by loosening the bonds between dead skin cells, allowing the thickened surface to soften and shed. Together, these ingredients help remove selected warts, but their strong action means they must be kept away from healthy skin.
Uses and Indications
Treatment of selected plantar warts and other appropriate warts as directed by a clinician.
Helps break down wart tissue.
Helps soften and remove thickened skin associated with the treated lesion.
Precautions and Warnings
For external use only.
Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, genital mucosa and other sensitive areas.
Do not apply to broken, inflamed or infected skin, or to healthy skin.
Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding without specialist medical advice.
People with diabetes, poor circulation or reduced sensation should seek medical advice before treating foot lesions.
Keep away from children and do not swallow.
Stop treatment and seek medical advice if severe pain, blistering, ulceration or significant irritation occurs.
Common Side Effects
Possible effects include:
Local skin irritation, redness or burning.
Pain or tenderness at the application site.
Skin erosion, blistering or ulceration if the medicine affects surrounding healthy tissue.
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