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Podophyllin  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Podophyllum Resin
  • Resin, Podophyllum

Scope note

  • Caustic extract from the roots of Podophyllum peltatum and P. emodi. It contains PODOPHYLLOTOXIN and its congeners and is very irritating to mucous membranes and skin. Podophyllin is a violent purgative that may cause CNS damage and teratogenesis. It is used as a paint for warts, skin neoplasms, and senile keratoses.

History note

  • 72(64); was see under PODOPHYLLUM 1963-71

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D011033

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