The way to take this medicine is: Topical. This medicine is applied directly to the surface of the skin. You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
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This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. For the active ingredient imiquimod. You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy. Print the CMI. You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.
It is most commonly seen as a slow-growing, persistent red scaly patch on areas exposed to the.. Your doctor will recommend other treatments for you. Apply the cream 2 times weekly for 6 weeks OR 3 times weekly for 4 weeks. You may be asked to repeat the treatment after a break of 4 weeks.
If your lesions are very scaly, your doctor may freeze them with liquid nitrogen about 3 weeks before starting imiquimod. Apply the cream to the lesion on 5 days each week. Continue for 6 weeks. Apply the cream 3 times a week on alternate days followed by a 2-day treatment-free interval. Continue until the warts have cleared or for up to 16 weeks. Skin redness, itching and burning Black scabs or ulcers on your skin.
Actinic keratosis AK : Before applying the cream, wash your hands with soap and water, and gently wash the treatment area with mild soap and water and allow the skin to dry thoroughly. Apply imiquimod cream to the affected skin area 2 times a week just before going to bed. Apply a thin layer of this medication onto the clean, dry AK lesion and rub gently into the skin until the cream is absorbed.
Avoid contact with eyes, lips, and nostrils. If the cream gets in your eyes, rinse them with large amounts of water. Leave the medication on the skin area for approximately 8 hours, and then remove it by washing the treated area with mild soap and water. Continue to use this medication for a total of 16 weeks, or as directed by your doctor.
Superficial basal cell carcinoma sBCC : Before applying the cream, wash your hands with soap and water, gently wash the treatment area with mild soap and water and allow the skin to dry thoroughly.
Apply the cream to the affected area 5 times a week just before going to bed. Apply a thin layer of this medication onto the affected area, making sure that the cream covers the entire area and at least 1 cm beyond the edges of the affected area.
Gently rub the cream into the skin until the cream is absorbed. Treatment usually continues for 6 weeks. You should expect some skin irritation, but contact your physician if symptoms affect your ability to perform daily tasks. Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications.
If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.
Use a new packet for each application. Your doctor will tell you the amount of cream you need to use. It may not be a full packet or the full amount of cream delivered by one actuation of the pump. Throw away the remainder of an opened packet each time. Remaining cream from one full actuation of the pump should also be discarded if you are using a smaller amount.
It is important that this medication be used exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and apply the cream at bedtime the next night. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Store this medication at room temperature, prevent it from freezing, and keep it out of the reach of children. Do not dispose of medications in wastewater e. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired. Do not use imiquimod cream if you are allergic to imiquimod or any ingredients of the medication.
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is used in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attention.
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