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Drug Uses
Aldara Cream is used to treat external genital and perianal
warts and is different from most other treatments. It
is a patient-applied cream that helps the body fights
the virus instead of just getting rid of the warts.
So Aldara Cream actually treats warts from the inside
out.
How Taken
Aldara cream is easy to use at home. It's rubbed on
the warts and left on during sleeping hours. Then it's
washed off after waking. Use Aldara Cream exactly as
prescribed by your healthcare provider. Aldara Cream
is for skin use only. Do not take by mouth or use in
or near your eyes, lips or nostrils. Do not use Aldara
Cream unless your healthcare provider has taught you
the right way to use it. Talk to your healthcare provider
if you have any questions. Aldara Cream is used for
several skin conditions. Use Aldara Cream only on the
area of your body to be treated. Your healthcare provider
will tell you where to apply Aldara cream and how often
and for how long to apply it for your condition. Do
not use Aldara Cream longer than prescribed. Using too
much Aldara Cream, or using it too often, or for too
long can increase your chances for having a severe skin
reaction or other side effect. Talk to your healthcare
provider if Aldara Cream does not work for you. For
external genital and perianal warts Aldara Cream is
usually used once a day for 3 days a week. For these
conditions, Aldara Cream is usually left on the skin
for 6 to 10 hours. Treatment should continue until the
warts are completely gone, or up to 16 weeks. For actinic
keratosis, Aldara Cream is usually used once a day for
2 days a week. For this condition, Aldara Cream is usually
left on the skin for about 8 hours. Treatment should
continue for the full 16 weeks even if all actinic keratoses
appear to be gone, unless you are told otherwise by
your healthcare provider. The area you treat with Aldara
Cream should be no larger than approximately the size
of your forehead or one cheek (for example 2 inches).
Warnings/Precautions
If you notice severe skin irritation or flu-like symptoms
(diarrhea, fatigue, fever, headache, or muscle pain),
check with your doctor. It may be necessary for you
to reduce the number of times a day that you use the
medicine or to stop using the medicine for a short time
until your skin is less irritated or your flu-like symptoms
disappear. Avoid having genital, oral, or anal sex while
the medicine is on your skin. Make sure you wash the
cream off your skin before you engage in any sexual
activity. Also, the medicine contains oils that can
weaken latex (rubber) condoms, diaphragms, or cervical
caps causing them not to work properly to prevent pregnancy.
Do not use any other skin product on the same skin area
on which you use this medicine, unless directed otherwise
by your doctor. Do not share your medicine with others,
even if you think that they have the same condition
you have. If you are pregnant, check with your health
care provider. Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose of cream as soon as you remember
and then continue on the regular schedule. Possible Side Effects
The most common side effects with Aldara Cream are skin
reactions at the treatment site including: - redness,
- swelling, - a sore, blister, or ulcer, - skin that
becomes hard or thickened, - skin peeling, - scabbing
and crusting, - itching, - burning, - changes in skin
color that do not always go away. Storage
Store below 25oC (77oF). Avoid freezing. Safely throw
away Aldara Cream that is out of date or that you do
not need. Keep this medication in the container it came
in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Overdose
Persistent topical overdosing of Aldara Cream could
result in an increased incidence of severe local skin
reactions and may increase the risk for systemic reactions.
More Information
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that
are not mentioned in patient information leaflets. Do
not use Aldara Cream for a condition for which it was
not prescribed. Do not give Aldara Cream to other people,
even if they have the same symptoms you have. If you
would like more information, talk with your healthcare
provider. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare
provider for information about Aldara Cream that is
written for the healthcare provider. Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
general information, and should not be relied on for
any purpose. It should not be construed as containing
specific instructions for any particular patient. We
disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability
of this information, and/or any consequences arising
from the use of this information, including damage or
adverse consequences to persons or property, however
such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either
expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
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