Aldara
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Aldara?;Zyclara?
Brand Names: Canada:
Aldara?;VylomaT;Zyclara?
Uses
- It is used to treat common warts.
- It is used to treat genital warts.
- It is used to treat skin harmed by the sun and some skin cancers.
- Imiquimod helps fight viral infections.
- It may affect the cancer cells or the body's response to the cancer.
Dosing
How to take
- Do not take this drug by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
- Do not put in the vagina or anus.
- Use at bedtime.
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well.
- Put a thin layer on the affected skin and rub in gently.
- For skin harmed by the sun, do not cover more than a part the size of your forehead or cheek.
- Avoid putting on healthy skin.
- Do not cover with dressings.
- Do not bathe, shower, or swim after putting on.
- Leave on the skin for as long as the doctor told you to, then wash off.
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