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Usage: Aldara is an immune response modifier. Aldara topical is used in the treatment of external genital and perianal warts, actinic keratosis (warty overgrowths of skin) on the face and scalp and for treating superficial basal cell carcinoma.
Directions: Use Aldara exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Aldara topical is intended for external use only. Do not take Aldara topical by mouth. Avoid getting this medication in the eyes, on the lips, or in the nose. Do not apply Aldara topical in the vagina or anus. Do not use Aldara topical on areas of broken, wounded, or burned skin. Wait until these conditions have healed before using Aldara topical. Aldara topical should be applied before bed, and left on the skin for approximately 8 hours for the treatment of actinic keratosis and 6 to 10 hours for the treatment of genital or perianal warts. After the prescribed amount of time passes, the cream should be removed by washing the area with mild soap and water.
To use Aldara topical:
Before applying Aldara topical, wash the area to be treated with mild soap and water and allow the area to dry thoroughly (at least 10 minutes). Uncircumcised males treating genital warts under the foreskin must pull back the foreskin and clean before treatment. The area under the foreskin should be cleaned daily during treatment. Wash your hands before and after application of Aldara topical cream. Open a new packet of Aldara cream just before use. Apply up to, but not more than, one package of the cream to the treatment area at each application. Female patients applying Aldara topical to genital warts around the vaginal opening should take special care to avoid getting the cream on the skin surrounding the genital wart. Also, do not apply the cream inside the vagina. Because the vaginal skin is delicate, pain or swelling may occur, possibly resulting in difficulty urinating. Rub the cream into the skin until the cream is no longer visible. For the treatment of actinic keratosis, the treated area should be no larger than approximately 2 inches by 2 inches (about the size of the forehead or one cheek). Do not cover the area with an airtight bandage or tight clothing. A cotton gauze dressing may be used if needed. Cotton underwear may be worn after application of the cream to the genital or perianal area. Use each packet of cream for one application only. Throw away any unused cream in the packet, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not save unused cream for later use. Do not get the treated area wet, bathe or shower, or go swimming until the prescribed amount of time for treatment has passed. Aldara topical is usually used once a day, 2 days a week, 3 to 4 days apart in the treatment of actinic keratosis. Use Aldara topical for the full amount of time as prescribed by your doctor. Treatment with Aldara topical should continue for 16 weeks, even if all actinic keratoses appear to be gone, unless you are told otherwise by your healthcare provider. Aldara topical is usually used once a day, 3 days a week in the treatment of genital warts. Use Aldara topical for the full amount of time as prescribed by your doctor. Treatment with Aldara topical should continue for 16 weeks, even if all actinic keratoses appear to be gone, unless you are told otherwise by your healthcare provider. Do not use Aldara topical for longer than is prescribed. Using too much Aldara topical cream, using it too often, or for too long, can increase the risk of having a severe skin reaction or other side effect. Talk to your healthcare provider if you symptoms do not improve or if they worsen. Use Aldara topical only on the areas of skin for which it is prescribed. Do not use it to treat other skin conditions. Do not have sexual contact including genital, anal, or oral sex when the cream is on the genital or perianal skin. Aldara topical may weaken condoms and vaginal diaphragms. This means they may not work as well to prevent pregnancy. Talk to your healthcare provider about the use of effective birth control and about safer sex methods.
Side Effects: Stop using Aldara topical and seek emergency medical attention if you experience a rare but serious allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives). Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur. Continue to use Aldara topical and talk to your healthcare provider if you experience any of the following: treatment site reactions such as redness; swelling; sores, blisters, or ulcers; hardened or thickened skin; peeling skin; scabbing or crusting; itching; burning; and changes in skin color that do not always go away, headache, muscle aches, tiredness or diarrhea. During treatment with Aldara topical and until after the skin is healed, the skin of the treatment area is likely to appear noticeably different from the normal surrounding skin. If a skin reaction becomes severe, affects your daily activities, or does not go away, contact your healthcare provider right away. Sometimes, treatment with Aldara topical must be stopped for a while to allow the skin to heal. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Precautions: Do not get the treated area wet, bathe or shower, or go swimming until the prescribed amount of time for treatment has passed. Aldara topical may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and artificial UV rays (e.g., sunlamps). A sunscreen should be applied and protective clothing (e.g., hat, long sleeves) should be worn when exposure to the sun is unavoidable. Individuals with sunburn should not use Aldara topical until the sunburn is fully healed. Aldara topical is not a cure for genital or perianal warts. New warts may develop during treatment with Aldara topical. It is not known whether Aldara topical can stop the spread of genital or perianal warts to other people. Do not have sexual contact including genital, anal, or oral sex when the cream is on the genital or perianal skin. Aldara topical may weaken condoms and vaginal diaphragms. This means they may not work as well to prevent pregnancy. Talk to your healthcare provider about the use of effective birth control and about safer sex methods.
If You Take Too Much: Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of an Aldara topical overdose may include severe skin reactions and possibly systemic reactions including low blood pressure.
Storage: If you miss a dose of Aldara topical, apply the missed dose as soon as you remember then resume the regular treatment schedule.
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