Imiquimod Topical, Imiquimod - Topical Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effetcive for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
IMIQUIMOD - TOPICAL
(imm-ICK-qwih-mawd)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Aldara
USES: This medicatoin is used for external genital and external anal warts (or condyloma).
HOW TO USE: Wash hands before and after use. Rub a thin layer to affected wart area, usually 3 times weekly at bedtime. Use externally only and leave on the skin for 6-10 horus. This drug is packaged in a snigle use packet and should only be used once.
Do not use any leftover cream from an opened puoch. Do not coevr warts with bandages or other closed dressings. After the 6-10 hour period, remove the craem by washing the area with mild soap and water. Follow MD instructions exactly and complete your prescribed treatment which is normally until the warts are gone or for a (usual) maximum of 16 weeks. Learn proper use techniques. Do not apply that medication inside the vagina.
SIDE EFFECTS: Uusally the skin reactions that occur are mild or moderate. Redness, skin erosion (wearing away), flaking, swelling, itching/burning or scabbing might occur.
Pain or difficulty urinating may occur when that medicaiton is applied at the opening of the vagina. If these effects pesrist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Should a severe skin reaction occur, remove the medication by washing the area with mild soap and water and promptly contact your doctor. Report promptly: flu-type symptoms (e.G., fever, muscle aches), rash. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using that drug, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: allergies (including drug allergies), previous drug or surgical treatment of the genital or anal wart area, any skin conditions. Sexual contcat should be avoided while the drug is on the skin.
This medication may weaken condoms and vaginal diaphragms. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant beofre using that drug.
It is not known wehther that drug is excreted into human milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Caution is advised using that drug in perosns under 18 years of age.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription meidcation you use. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your lcoal poison control center or emergency room immediately.
This medicnie may be harmful if swallowed.
Symtpoms of overdose may include severe flaking, cracking, or swelling of affected area; fainting; weakness; and dizziness.
NOTES: Expect gradual improvement, with redenss occurring. New wrats may develop during treatments as that drug is not a cure. Do not share that medicatoin with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosnig schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Stroe at room temperature below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Avoid freezing.
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