Some items may interact with your medicine. Visit your health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Do not use this medicine until the skin has healed from any other drug (example: podofilox or podophyllin resin) or surgical skin treatment. Females should receive regular pelvic exams while being treated for genital warts. Most patients see improvement within 4 weeks.



It is also used to treat a minor form of skin cancer called superficial basal cell carcinoma, when surgery would not be an appropriate treatment. It is also used to treat other skin conditions such as actinic keratosis and certain types of skin cancer. This medicine is for external use only. Do not take by mouth. Apply just before bedtime.

The use of latex condoms during sexual contact may reduce, but not entirely prevent, infecting others. This medicine may weaken condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps or other barrier devices and make them less effective as birth control. Do not cover the treated area with an airtight bandage. Cotton gauze dressings can be used. Cotton underwear can be worn after using this medicine on the genital or anal area.

Wash your hands before and after use. Apply a thin layer of cream and massage gently into the affected areas until no longer visible. Do not use in the mouth, eyes or the vagina. Use this medicine only on the affected area as directed by your health care provider. Do not use for longer than prescribed.

It may take up to 16 weeks to see a full clearing of the warts. This medicine is not a cure. New warts may develop during or after treatment. Avoid sexual (genital, anal, oral) contact while the cream is on the skin. If warts are visible in the genital area, sexual contact should be avoided until the warts are treated.



Keep out of the reach of children. Do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Discard packet after applying to affected area. Partial packets should not be saved or reused.

What may interact with this medicine? Interactions are not expected. Do not use any other medicines on the treated area without asking your doctor or health care professional. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, nonprescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs.

Treatment may be restarted once the reaction has gotten better as recommended by your doctor or health care professional. This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.

It is important not to use more medicine than prescribed. To do so may increase the chance of side effects. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply. Do not share this medicine with others.



Actinic keratoses that were not seen before may appear during treatment and may later go away. The treatment area and surrounding area may lighten or darken after treatment with this medicine. These skin color changes may be permanent in some patients. If you experience a skin reaction at the treatment site that interferes or prevents you from doing any daily activity, contact your health care provider. You may need a rest period from treatment.