Condyline

What is Condyline?

Condyline was a topical treatment for genital warts. It contained podophyllotoxin, which prevented wart cells from multiplying. This caused the wart cells to die.

Condyline has been discontinued by the manufacturer and is no longer available. There is a similar treatment to Condyline called Warticon. It contains the same active ingredient podophyllotoxin.

How does Condyline work?

Podophyllotoxin targets the human papillomavirus. It makes it impossible for the virus to multiply. Eventually, all the wart cells will die and become replaced by healthy new cells of the host. It works fast, and its success rate is very high.

What doses of Condyline are there?

Condyline is no longer available. It was available in a single dose, which would be applied for three days over a maximum of five weeks.

How to use Condyline

Because you can’t get Condyline any more, you’ll be recommended another treatment instead by our clinician, such as Warticon or Aldara.

Podophyllotoxin is applied for three days, which are followed by four non-treatment days. To use Podophyllotoxin:

• Wash the affected area with soap and dry the site as well.
• Dip the end of the applicator into the bottle containing the Condyline solution.
• Apply the solution on visible warts.
• Try not to touch the affected area after applying the solution. Let it dry on its own.
• Wash your hands after applying.
• Repeat all the above steps 12 hours later on the same day i.e. in the evening.
• Repeat all the above steps for a further two days. You should have applied the Condyline solution six times by the end of the third day. You should not use any more of the solution within the next four days of this first treatment.

For detailed instructions, check the Warticon page.

Extended treatment

If the warts have not visibly disappeared or there are no significant improvements after the first treatment, you should speak to our clinician. Usually, we advise repeating the six treatments (so morning and evening application for three days). In some cases, our clinician might recommend a weekly repetition of the six treatment plans, which might even extend to a fourth or even fifth week, depending on the severity of the infection.

How long does it take Condyline to work?

Experiencing relief or seeing visible positive changes depends on the severity of the viral infection and on how your body responds to podophyllotoxin.. Usually, most people see visible changes after the first week’s treatment, with small warts normally disappearing first.

You may not see any warts after subsequent weeks of applying the solution. The length of time podophyllotoxin takes to work might also depend on the treatment course our clinician recommends.

Also note that even though you experience significant changes, you can still transmit the virus while you are on the medication. Therefore, if you’re going to be sexually active during your treatment course, you should use a condom or other barrier method for protection.