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Aldara Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Imiquimod 5%; crm.
Pharmacological Class
Immune response modifier.
How Supplied
Single-use packets—12, 24
Manufacturer
Aldara Indications
Indications
Actinic keratoses on face or scalp. Superficial basal cell carcinoma when surgery is impractical (see literature).
Aldara Dosage and Administration
Adult
≥18yrs: Keratoses: apply to affected area ≤25cm2 on face or scalp (not both) and rub in before bedtime 2 times per week; max 16 weeks. Caution with repeated treatments. Basal cell carcinoma: apply to biopsy-confirmed area (see literature) ≤2cm and rub in before bedtime 5 times per week; max 6 weeks. Both: wash off with soap and water 8 hours later.
Children
<18yrs: not recommended.
Aldara Contraindications
Not Applicable
Aldara Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Aldara Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Immunosuppressed. Not for use in treating urethral, intravaginal, cervical, rectal, or intra-anal warts. Not for use on unhealed lesions due to other therapies (drug or surgical). Do not occlude. Avoid eyes, lips, nostrils, sun or UV light exposure. May exacerbate inflammatory skin conditions. May suspend for several days if irritation occurs. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Aldara Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Aldara Interactions
Not Applicable
Aldara Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Local and remote reactions (eg, erythema, erosion, flaking, scabbing, edema, itching, burning, soreness), headache, flu-like symptoms, myalgia, hypo- or hyperpigmentation, hyperkeratosis.
Aldara Clinical Trials
See Literature
Aldara Note
Not Applicable
Aldara Patient Counseling
See Literature
Aldara Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Imiquimod 5%; crm.
Pharmacological Class
Immune response modifier.
How Supplied
Single-use packets—12, 24
Manufacturer
Aldara Indications
Indications
External genital warts. Perianal warts.
Aldara Dosage and Administration
Adult
Apply thin layer to warts and rub in before bedtime 3 times per week; wash off with soap and water 6–10 hours later; max 16 weeks. Avoid sexual contact while cream is on skin.
Children
Not recommended.
Aldara Contraindications
Not Applicable
Aldara Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Aldara Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Immunosuppressed. Not for use in treating urethral, intravaginal, cervical, rectal, or intra-anal warts. Not for use on unhealed lesions due to other therapies (drug or surgical). Do not occlude. Avoid eyes, lips, nostrils, sun or UV light exposure. May exacerbate inflammatory skin conditions. May suspend for several days if irritation occurs. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Aldara Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Aldara Interactions
Interactions
Concomitant use of diaphragms or condoms: not recommended.
Aldara Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Local and remote reactions (eg, erythema, erosion, excoriation, edema, itching, burning, soreness), headache, flu-like symptoms, myalgia, hypo- or hyperpigmentation.
Aldara Clinical Trials
See Literature
Aldara Note
Not Applicable
Aldara Patient Counseling
See Literature
