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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