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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. Aldara is listed
under Sexual Health in the Discount Meds USA Pharmacy.
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 or swelling,
- a sore, blister or ulcer,
- skin that becomes hard or thickened,
- skin peeling, scabbing and crusting,
- itching or burning,
- changes in skin color that do not always go away.
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.
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.
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