The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
Gel:
- Burning (37%)
- Inflammation (32%)
- Itching (32%)
- Sores (27%)
- Pain (24%)
- Bleeding (19%)
- Burning (64% in males, 78% in females)
- Pain (50% in males, 72% in females)
- Inflammation (71% in males, 63% in females)
- Sores (67% in males and females)
- Itching (50% in males, 65% in females)
Less Common Side Effects
- Stinging
- Redness
- Peeling
- Scabbing
- Change in skin color
- Tenderness
- Dryness
- Crusting
- Cracked skin
- Soreness
- Ulcer
- Swelling or edema (excess fluid under the skin)
- Rash
- Blisters
- Tingling
- Headache
Source: DailyMed
The following Podofilox side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Bad odor (solution only)
bleeding of treated skin
blistering, crusting, or scabbing of treated skin
bloody urine (solution only)
burning feeling of treated skin
dizziness (solution only)
headache (gel only)
itching of treated skin
pain during sexual intercourse (solution only)
pain of treated skin
problems with foreskin of penis (solution only)
redness or swelling of treated skin
scarring of treated skin (solution only)
skin ulcers of treated skin
vomiting (solution only)
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Dryness of treated skin
peeling of treated skin
soreness or tenderness of treated skin
stinging or tingling of treated skin
trouble in sleeping (solution only)
Less common
Changes in color of treated skin (gel only)
skin rash (gel only)
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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