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WARNINGS Correct diagnosis of the lesions to be treated is essential. See the Diagnosis subsection of the INDICATIONS AND USAGE section. Podofilox gel is intended for cutaneous use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact with the eyes occurs, patients should immediately flush the eyes with copious quantities of water and seek medical advice. Drug Product is Flammable. Keep Away from Open Flame.
ADVERSE REACTIONS In clinical trials with podofilox gel, the following local adverse reactions were reported during the treatment of anogenital warts. The severity of local adverse reactions were predominantly mild or moderate and did not increase during the treatment period. Severe reactions were most frequent within the first 2 weeks of treatment. Adverse Reaction Mild Moderate Severe Inflammation 32.2% 30.4% 9.3% Burning 37.1% 25.9% 11.5% Erosion 27.0% 20.8% 8.9% Pain 23.7% 20.4% 11.5% Itching 32.2% 16.0% 7.8% Bleeding 19.2% 3.0% 0.7% Other local adverse reactions reported included stinging (7%), and erythema (5%); less commonly reported local adverse events included desquamation, scabbing, discoloration, tenderness, dryness, crusting, fissures, soreness, ulceration, swelling/edema, tingling, rash, and blisters. The most common systemic adverse event reported during the clinical studies was headache (7%). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Padagis at 1-866-634-9120 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.