Aldara Cream (generic name:Imiquimod Cream)
Uses
This medicine is used by topical application to treat external
genital warts and warts that appear around the anal opening
in patients 12 years of age and older.
How To Use
How much medicine you use and how often it is used depend on
many factors, including the condition being treated and the
age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about
the amount and/or frequency of the medicine being used, talk
with your health care provider. Carefully read the patient leaflet
provided with this medicine and reread it each time you get
this prescription refilled. Use this medicine exactly as prescribed
by your health care provider. This medicine is for topical use
only. Avoid contact with the eyes. Wash your hands before and
after using this medicine. Apply this medicine in a thin layer
to the affected area 3 times a week(Monday, Wednesday, and Friday,
or Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday)before bedtime. Gently rub
the cream in until it is no longer visible. Do not apply excessive
amounts of this medicine to the affected area. Do not wrap or
otherwise cover the treated area with bandages or wear tight-fitting
clothing unless specifically directed by your doctor. Remove
the medicine with warm water and mild soap 6 to 10 hours after
you apply it. This medicine can weaken condoms or vaginal diaphragms.
Do not use condoms or diaphragms while using this medicine.
Avoid sexual (genital, anal, oral) contact while the cream is
on the skin. Males who have not been circumcised and are treating
warts under the foreskin should pull back the foreskin and clean
the area daily. Skin reactions such as redness, erosion, flacking,
and swelling may occur at the application site or surrounding
area. Most skin reactions are mild to moderate. If a serious
skin reaction or discomfort occurs while using this medicine,
remove the medicine with soap and water. Talk with your doctor
before using this medicine again. Use cotton gauze or wear cotton
underwear until the reaction stops. Contact your health care
provider before using this medicine in children under 12 years
of age. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription
medications without talking with your health care provider.
This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements.
Side Effects
Every medicine can cause side effects, but many people have
no, or minor, side effects. Tell your health care provider or
pharmacist if any of the following occurs: Severe allergic reactions
(rash; hives; itching; swelling). Itching; burning; stinging;
pain; redness; swelling; flaking; skin ulcers;scabbing at application
site; soreness; headache; flu-like symptoms. Fatigue; muscle
pain; diarrhea; fever; loss of skin color; irritation;rash;
tenderness.
Precautions
Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about
any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become
pregnant, or breastfeeding ;if you are taking any other prescription
medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary
supplement ;if your warts are located anywhere other than the
area described above ;if you have any other medical condition
;if you have any open sores on the area being treated.
Overdose
Contact your health care provider at once if you feel you have
used too much of this medicine.
Notes
If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with
your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
Missed Dose Do not over apply medication to compensate for
missed treatments.
Storage
Store below 77 degrees F. Do not freeze.
