Condiline is an Irish medicine that has proven itself over the past decades. It is one of the most prescribed remedies for genital warts at different stages of the disease. Available in the format of a 0.5% alcohol solution for external use. The main active ingredient, podophyllotoxin, is of natural origin.
It is obtained from an extract of the roots of Podophyllum thyroid , a wild plant cultivated in our country in the Leningrad region. The purity of podophil in the drug reaches 99%, the manufacturing formula is standardized, so the effect of the drug is always the same.
Instructions for Condilin: method of application
It is better to apply the solution to condylomas using the special applicator included with the preparation: it is moistened in the solution, filling the loop with liquid. Using this loop, Condilin is applied directly to the condyloma.
It is recommended to apply the solution for three days - 2 times a day, taking a 12-hour break between treatments. Repeat the treatment after 4 days. In total, no more than 5 weeks are allotted for the removal of condylomas.
Before applying the drug, skin areas with condylomas must be washed with soapy water and dried.
The drug irritates healthy skin and mucous membranes, so Condilin is applied carefully and allowed to dry so that the solution does not get on tissues close to the condyloma. There are reviews about Condilin confirming that irritation can be avoided by treating the skin around condylomas, Vaseline, neutral creams, and zinc ointment.
In most cases, examination and treatment of both sexual partners is practiced. During therapy, condoms should be used during sexual intercourse.
Kondilin analogues are used in a similar way.
Relevance of the drug
Condylomas are viral tumors in the groin area, formed under the influence of human papilloma. Recently, this disease has become a leader in its prevalence - more than half of the examinations have a positive result. It is no wonder that the frequency of diagnosis of infection has increased over the past decade—almost 10 times. The interest is not accidental - the papilloma virus is capable of causing the development of cancer cells in the rectal area. Despite this, condylomas are not yet a sign of cancer development - only 3 out of 100 types of virus have oncogenic properties.
Condylomas
First of all, there are different types of condylomas . Condilin is recommended for use in the presence of pointed growths that resemble papillae on a thin stalk in shape. It helps stop and prevent further development of condylomas, which often leads to advanced condylomatosis. The drug can be used by both women and men at home. You will learn further how the drug works on genital warts and how the main active substance acts on them.
Composition and properties of Condilin
In its structure, the medicine is a solution for local external use . For convenience, the bottle is equipped with polymer applicators for convenient application to infected areas. The main substances in the composition of the drug:
- Podophyllotoxin.
- Ethanol.
- Lactic acid.
- Sodium lactate.
- Purified water.
Podophyllotoxin prevents the processes of mitotic division of condyloma cells, exhibiting mummifying and locally necrotizing properties in the area of influence.
After cauterization with the drug, external condylomas dry out and fall off. In addition to external effects, Condilin perfectly penetrates inside the papilloma, stopping the further development of harmful cells in the layers of the epithelium. Scientists note that the drug partially penetrates the circulatory system, depending on the dose. But within 1-4 hours the active substance is completely eliminated from the body.
Side effects of Condilin
There are reviews about Condilin, after application of which redness, pain or ulcers appeared on the surface of the condyloma. Most often, such symptoms are observed on days 2-3 of therapy.
If the drug is used to treat large condylomas on the penis, swelling or inflammation of the glans and foreskin may occur. In this case, the patient is recommended to treat the site of inflammation with glucocorticosteroid ointment.
In addition, after using Condilin, an allergy may develop.
If too much solution has been applied to the condyloma, wash it off with soapy water.
If the drug gets inside, the patient should rinse the stomach, monitor the electrolyte balance, blood picture, and liver condition.
Contraindications and side effects
- The drug is strictly contraindicated during pregnancy at any stage, as well as in children under 12 years of age. If you are not sure that your body normally tolerates the components of the drug, we advise you to consult a doctor before use.
- The simultaneous use of several drugs containing podophyllotoxin is strongly discouraged. Remember that the daily dose should not exceed 0.5 ml. Violation of these rules may lead to an increase in the concentration of the active substance in the plasma, which increases the risk of side effects.
- During lactation, breastfeeding is prohibited after treatment with genital wart solution. It is allowed to put the baby to the breast only 1-2 days after using the drug.
- In case of edema in men, when treating large condylomas, it is possible to use anti-inflammatory ointments that relieve swelling of the genitals.
- Be careful not to get Condilin on mucous membranes, including the eyes and mouth. In case of contact, it is necessary to immediately rinse and consult a doctor as soon as possible.
What is this? Mechanism of action
These drugs are produced from the Podophyllum thyroid plant (pictured) - read about this plant
In the photo - Podophyllus thyroid
The active substance is podophyllotoxin. This substance inhibits cell division. Cells stop dividing and die. As a result, dead cells are sloughed off and replaced with healthy cells.
The benefits of Condilin for genital warts
This medication should be used with caution. If you follow safety rules, it will have a pronounced positive effect, eliminating genital warts from the human skin. Most often, Condilin is used to combat papillomas on the skin of the genital organs of men and women.
Before use
When deciding to use a particular drug, it is necessary to compare all the positive and negative effects that it has. For this medicine, consider the following:
- Predisposition to allergies. During the initial examination by a doctor, the patient must report all allergic reactions of his body to medications.
- In pediatrics. Studies of this drug have been conducted only on adult patients and there is no specific information comparing the use of Condiline in children with other age groups.
- In old age. Like most drugs, Condilin has not been tested in older people. Therefore, there is no reliable information about whether they work exactly the same as they do on younger people or whether they cause different side effects and problems in older people.
- During pregnancy. Studies conducted on animals have shown a negative effect, so the drug is not recommended during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding period. There are no adequate studies in women to determine the risk to babies when using the drug while breastfeeding. Before use, you should weigh the potential benefits against the possible risks before using this medication while breastfeeding.
- Compatibility with other drugs. Condilin has shown good results when mixed with other medications. But in order to avoid possible complications, it is recommended to reduce the consumed dose of the drug.
Results of removal of genital papillomas by Condilin
According to the manufacturers, in most cases it is enough to complete 1 course of 3-day treatment for the condyloma to begin to die.
If it has a large area or the skin around the tumor was damaged during treatment with Condilin, it will take more time for a lasting effect to occur.
The product not only removes genital warts, but also kills the cause of their occurrence - the human papillomavirus - in the infected area of the epidermis. This prevents further growth of condylomas and the formation of new foci of infection.
Description and composition of Condilin
Pictured is Condilin for the treatment of genital warts
The medical drug Condilin, unlike many drugs aimed at treating tumors caused by the human papillomavirus, is intended to treat only one type of benign growths - genital warts (anogenital papillomas).
This product has a strong effect on the skin, so it should be used with extreme caution. Provided that the instructions for use of Condilin are strictly followed, it can be used at home. However, in the case of treating several tumors, it is advisable to carry out the first manipulation in a medical center or beauty salon - by a surgeon, dermatologist, oncologist, or cosmetologist. And after a detailed familiarization with the application algorithm, it is possible to use it independently at home.
The composition of the drug Condilin includes the following substances:
- Podophyllotoxin . This substance belongs to dermatotropic agents, antitumor drugs of plant origin. This is an extract of the substance podophyllin. It is synthesized from the root of a plant - podophyll thyroid, belonging to the Barberry family. This active component is soluble in alcohol and is partially soluble in water.
- Lactic acid . A potent acid synthesized by lactic acid fermentation of sugars, as it is the result of the breakdown of glucose. In their pure form they are crystals, but due to the ability to actively absorb liquid from the atmosphere, a viscous colorless solution with a specific odor is more common.
- Sodium lactate . A derivative of lactic acid, namely its sodium salt. It is synthesized by fermenting sugar sources (corn, beets), after which the lactic acid in the substance is neutralized. It is a white crystalline powder. It is widely used for pharmaceutical purposes, but its most famous use is in bread, as a preservative, which gives the product its famous slight sour taste.
- Ethanol . Monohydric or simple alcohol. It is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid with a pronounced characteristic odor. It is synthesized microbiologically, that is, by alcoholic fermentation or synthetically by hydration of ethylene. The drug Condilin is used as a strong solvent of organic substances.
- Purified water . Included in the composition of the drug as an auxiliary element to normalize the concentration of active substances.
The solution is available in dark glass bottles equipped with a child-resistant cap. Volume - 3.5 ml.
The concentration of podophyllotoxin in 1 ml of the drug is 5 mg, lactic acid - 51.67 mg, sodium lactate - 7.79 mg, ethanol - 739 mg, purified water - 30.6 mg.
Vials are packaged in cardboard boxes to prevent exposure of the drug to sunlight. They are equipped with special applicators for application, simplifying the use of the product, in the amount of 30 pieces, as well as instructions for use.
The price of Kondilin is from 561 rubles in Russia (from 439 hryvnia in Ukraine).
Analogs of Condilin - Condiline, Vartek. These products are direct medical analogues containing podophyllotoxin.
Podophyllin
The main substance is podophyllotoxin.
Produced and sold in Europe. It is supplied to Russia in single quantities, that is, you cannot buy Podophyllin in pharmacies.
This is a powder. He needs to be bred. The potency is less than that of condiline.
The photo shows the release options for the drug
Instructions for use
Podophyllin is used for:
- Laryngeal papillomatosis
- Bladder papillomatosis
1) For laryngeal papillomatosis, papillomas are surgically removed, and then these areas are lubricated with podophyllin once every two days. The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks.
2) For papillomatosis of the bladder, podophyllin is diluted in petroleum jelly and injected into the cavity of the bladder. The procedure is also carried out in combination with endoscopic removal of papillomas.
The use of podophyllin is possible in childhood. In this case, the concentration of the solution is reduced by half.
