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Podophyllum Resin + Benzoin Ip + Aloes p + Ethanol 95% + Methanol

A caustic podophyllin paint in benzoin tincture, applied by a doctor to remove genital warts.

Clinical information

Common uses

removal of soft genital (venereal) warts

Cautions

applied only by a physician — never given to patients to use
powerful caustic and severe irritant — keep away from eyes
serious nerve and blood effects reported with excessive use
not on inflamed, bleeding or unusual warts

Pregnancy: do not use — contraindicated in pregnancy

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, Podocon-25 (25% podophyllin in benzoin tincture) label (Padagis), setid de96dc6e-e6d1-4383-9ce1-4d06bac08e00 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations3

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Podophyllum resin	Topical Preparations ( Solution )	0.25	—	POM
Podophyllum resin	Topical Preparations ( Solution )	0.1	—	POM
Podowart	Topical Preparations ( Solution )	20% w/v + 10% w/v + 2% w/v + 5% v/v + 5% v/v (10ml bottle)	authorized medicine importers	POM