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What is Aldara Cream?
Aldara cream is a topical medication that stimulates the immune system to fight a number of skin infections. It is prescribed frequently for treating genital warts as well as a few minor skin cancers. It also works well against actinic keratosis caused by overexposure of the skin to the sun
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Uses of Aldara Cream
Imiquimod,a biological response modifier
is used in treatment of warts on the skin and the anal and genital areas.
This cream is not a cure.
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How to use aldara cream?
Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.
Consult your doctor and use exactly as directed.
Do not cover the treatment area(s) with bandages or any type of dressing unless specially informed by your doctor to do so.
Wash your hands before and after application throughly.
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Side effects of aldara cream
If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.
pain/swelling in the area of application
- pain
- muscle weakness
- headache
- fungal infection
- flaking of skin
- fever
- fungal infection
- colour change/skin eruptions
- burning of the skin
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Aldara Interaction
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to imiquimod or any other medication in any other form.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medication in any other form whilst taking this medicine.
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What happens if I overdose?
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
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Notes for aldara
Also if you have any surgery or medical treatment for any skin conditions, inform your doctor about the same, prior to starting treatment with this medicine.
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What happens if I miss a dose?
As per your doctors advice, apply your next dose as directed, do not double applications to make up for a missed one. Follow the schedule as directed by your doctor.
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Other uses Aldara Cream
Ask your pharmacist for more information.
Generic Aldara Cream has equivalent effect as branded
Aldara Cream
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Aldara Storage
Store at room temperature below 25 degrees C (77 degrees F), away from heat and light, do not freeze.
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What other drugs will affect Aldara 5%?
This medication is for external use only. Avoid sexual contact of any kind while the cream is on treatment areas, consult your doctor for further information.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding.