Podophyllum
Podophyllum Information

About Podophyllum

Podophyllum is used as a caustic for removal of warts, calluses and papillomas etc. It was formerly used as a cathartic.

Indications

Podophyllum is primarily indicated in conditions like Warts.

Contraindication

Podophyllum is contraindicated in conditions like Haemorrhage,Friable warts.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Podophyllum, which give rise to further complications include Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Neuropathy, Confusion, Delirium, Paralytic ileus, Abdominal pain, Leucopenia, Coma, Lethargy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Podophyllum include Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Nausea & vomiting, Neuropathy, Bone marrow suppression.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Podophyllum are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Pain, Allergy, Swelling.

Warnings

Podophyllum should not be used during pregnancy or lactation or to children. Avoid prolonged or excessive use.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.