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IMIQUIMOD (Aldara) cream is used to treat skin conditions including external genital or anal warts. Because Aldara (Imiquimod) does not kill the virus (HPV virus) that causes genital or anal warts, new warts may appear during or after treatment. Aldara (Imiquimod) is also effective at treating other skin conditions such as actinic keratosis and superficial basal cell cancers. Generic Aldara (Imiquimod) skin cream is available now. Apply Aldara (Imiquimod) cream to the affected areas as directed on the prescription label. Wash hands before and after applying Aldara (Imiquimod). Aldara (Imiquimod)cream should be applied just before bedtime. A thin layer of the Aldara (Imiquimod) cream should be applied topically with the fingers; the Aldara (Imiquimod) cream should be massaged gently into the affected areas until no longer visible. Avoid contact with lips, eyes, or nose. Use Aldara (Imiquimod) cream only on the affected area as directed by your health care provider. Do not use Aldara (Imiquimod) cream longer than prescribed. Using too much Aldara (Imiquimod) cream or using it too often, or for too long can increase your chances for having a severe skin reaction or other side effect. Discard packet after applying to affected area; partial packets should not be saved or reused. For treatment of genital or anal warts: You will usually apply this cream every other day (3 times a week) until the warts are gone, for a maximum of 16 weeks. Do not use the Aldara (Imiquimod) cream inside the vagina or rectum. Avoid getting Aldara (Imiquimod) cream in your eyes. Uncircumcised men treating warts under the foreskin of the penis should pull back the foreskin and clean the area daily. Women should take special care if applying the cram at the opening of the vagina because local skin reactions on the delicate moist surfaces can cause pain and swelling, and may cause problems passing urine. Do not bandage or wrap the treated area. The treated area should be washed with mild soap and water 6—10 hours after applying the cream (usually upon waking). For the treatment of actinic keratosis: You will apply the cream to the affected area twice weekly, 3—4 days apart, for 16 weeks. Leave on skin for about 8 hours as directed, after which time the Aldara (Imiquimod) cream should be washed off using mild soap and water usually upon waking. The area you treat with imiquimod cream should be no larger than the size of your forehead or one cheek (for example, 2 inches by 2 inches). For the treatment of superficial basal cell cancer: You will apply the Aldara (Imiquimod) cream to the affected area 5-times per week for 6 weeks (such as Monday through Friday before going to bed). Leave the Aldara (Imiquimod) cream on your skin for about 8 hours, as directed, after which time the cream should be washed off using mild soap and water. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of Aldara (Imiquimod) in children. Special care may be needed. Aldara (Imiquimod) has been used in adolescents for the treatment of genital or anal warts. Imiquimod treatment is not recommended until the skin has healed from any previous drug (example: podofilox or podophyllin resin) or surgical skin treatment. Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are using or taking, including non-prescription medicines. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. Side effects of Aldara (Imiquimod) that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•back pain •burning or itching •changes in skin color that do not always go away •diarrhea •feeling like you have the flu •headache •muscle aches •redness of the skin (very common but is usually not painful or harmful) •scabbing and crusting •skin peeling •skin that becomes hard or thickened •swelling of the skin During the treatment of genital or anal warts: Visit your health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Females should receive regular pelvic exams as recommended by their prescribers. You will notice improvement in your condition gradually. Most patients experience improvement within 4 weeks. However, it may take up to 16 weeks to see a full clearing of the warts. Aldara (Imiquimod)cream is not a cure. New warts may develop during or after treatment. Sexual (genital, anal, oral) contact should be avoided while the cream is on the skin. Imiquimod cream will not cure genital or anal warts. It is also not known if Aldara (Imiquimod) cream can stop you from spreading genital or anal warts to other people. The only way to prevent infecting others with the HPV virus (the virus that causes genital warts) is to avoid direct skin-to-skin contact. If warts are visible in the genital area, sexual contact should be avoided until the warts are treated. Experts advise that using latex condoms during sexual contact may reduce, but not entirely prevent, infecting others. Do not rely on condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps or other 'barrier' devices as your sole method of birth control. Aldara (Imiquimod) cream may weaken these devices and make them less effective at birth control. Do not cover the treated area with an airtight bandage. Cotton gauze dressings can be used. Cotton underwear can be worn after applying imiquimod cream to the genital or anal area. During the treatment of actinic keratosis or superficial basal cell cancer: Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Actinic keratoses that were not seen before may appear during treatment and may later go away. The treatment area and surrounding area lighten or darken after treatment with Aldara (Imiquimod) cream. These skin color changes may be permenant in some patients. Use sunscreen during treatment with Aldara (Imiquimod) and minimize or avoid exposure to natural or artificial sunlight (tanning beds or UVA/B treatments). Store Aldara (Imiquimod) at room temperature below 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Do not freeze Aldara (Imiquimod). Throw away any unused portion after the expiration date. |
Aldara is a cream consisting of the active ingredient Imiquimod, which is an immune response modifier, most commonly used for treatment of external warts around the genital and rectal areas called condyloma acuminatum. Aldara/Imiquimod comes in the category of drugs called aldra. Aldara/Imiquimod is being manufactured by 3M Pharmaceuticals and is available in Packets of 12 x 250mg for Single Use Sachets.
What are the most common problems for which Aldara/Imiquimod is used? Aldara/Imiquimod cream is generaly used to treatmeant of genetic and its related problems. Aldara/Imiquimod cream may also be used for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) on the neck, arms and legs, hands and feet, trunk, etc. Aldara/ Imiquimod are a well-tested medicine for the treatment of nodular basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Aldara/Imiquimod cream has been found very successful in the treatment of people suffering from small, early stage basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Skin diseases have become very popular because of the environments we live in are highly polluted. The enormous amount of gases and other substances that emanate from the vehicles and indutries causes environment pollution, thus affecting the skin, and causes numerous of skin dieases. These inturn causes itching, sun burn, fungus, and other problems related to skin. Aldara/Imiquimod as a cream works well to treat these kinds of skin diseases. How does Aldara/Imiquimod works? Aldara/Imiquimod consists of a chemical called Imiquimod that works by aiding the immune system to help protect the body from viruses that cause warts. The function of Aldara/Imiquimod is not to fight against the viruses that cause warts directly; rather it helps to relieve and control wart production. Aldara/Imiquimods inturn kills the cancer cells in the skin and helps in improving the natural defence mechanism of body. Aldara/Imiquimod cream has a function of insriring the immune system, and can be effective by releasing a number of cytokines and interferon chemicals. It is used as a cancer treatment and is made naturally as part of the body’s immune response. When used to treat skin cancers and pre-cancerous lesions Aldara /Imiquimod results in inflammation, which destroys the lesion. The degree of inflammation is quite variable from person to person, in part due to the type of skin lesion and in part due to genetic factors. Aldara/Imiquimod) is more effective because it makes cells produce more interferon that destroys the skin cancer cells. Aldara /Imiquimod is particularly useful on areas where surgery or other treatments may be difficult, complicated or otherwise undesirable, especially the face and lower legs. Is any prescription required to get Aldara/Imiquimod? No prescription is as such required for purchasing Aldara/Imiquimod cream. However, for best results it is advised to consult a doctor before applying the cream on to the affected area. Aldara/Imiquimod is generally used once a day 3 days a week. Aldra/Imiquimod cream should be used for the entire area of body that is affected for 16 weeks. Aldra should be applied on affected after clear washing the affected area with soap. However, one should protect from the sun with the help of clothing and sunscreen as usual. The cream should be applied no more than three times per week until the warts clear or for a maximum of 8 weeks. What is the minimum duration for which Aldara/Imiquimod should be taken? Aldara/Imiquimod should be used continuously until there is total clearance of affected area or 16 weeks or less. And further Aldara should be used according to the advice of Doctor. Are there any side effects of Aldara/Imiquimod? Normally Aldara/Imiquimod cream is not harmful for healthy skins. However, general side effects of Aldra/lmiquimod cream during treatment are:
Under what circumstances should Aldara/Imiquimod cream not be used?
Under which storage conditions Aldara/Imiquimod should be kept? Aldara/Imiquimod cream should be kept where the temperature normally stays below 25°C, cool and dry place but do not freeze away from moisture and heat. Keep the sachets of Aldara/Imiquimod where children cannot reach them.
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