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Is Aldara and imiquimod the same?
Imiquimod cream is a cancer treatment and is also known by its brand name, Aldara. It is a treatment for: basal cell skin cancer (BCC)
How often should Aldara be applied?
If you use Aldara®, apply a thin film to the wart once a day at bedtime 3 times per week. Your doctor will tell you which days are best during the week. Use the medicine until the wart is gone, but for no longer than 16 weeks. Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
When should I stop using imiquimod cream?
Imiquimod cream should be left on the skin for 6 to 10 hours. Continue using imiquimod until all of the warts are healed, up to a maximum of 16 weeks. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
How much imiquimod is in a packet?
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Aldara (imiquimod) Cream, 5%, is supplied in single-use packets each of which contains 250 mg of the cream, equivalent to 12.5 mg of imiquimod.
Why do you have to wash Aldara off?
Make sure you wash the cream off your skin before you engage in any sexual activity. The medicine contains oils that can weaken latex (rubber) condoms and diaphragms, which will prevent them from working properly. Imiquimod is not a cure for genital warts. New warts may develop while you are using the cream.
How fast can Aldara work?
Do not use Aldara for more than 16 weeks at a time. It usually takes 8-10 weeks for your warts to disappear, but warts may clear as early as 4 weeks. If your warts reappear, talk to your doctor. If your skin reacts badly to Aldara, your doctor may recommend that you stop treatment for a few days.
Do warts come back after imiquimod?
Of those patients whose warts cleared during therapy, 13% of patients who received 5% imiquimod experienced a recurrence of at least 1 wart. Recurrences occurred in none of the patients who used 1% imiquimod cream and in 10% of patients who used the vehicle cream.
What happens if you put imiquimod on healthy skin?
Even normal looking skin may be affected, because it may contain invisibly abnormal cells. The skin may weep, peel, crack or even blister and then scab over. The area may be itchy or sore, painful and burn.
Does Aldara make you tired?
If the skin reaction is severe (bleeding, formation of sores/blisters/ulcers), imiquimod may need to be temporarily stopped so that the skin can heal. Follow your doctor's directions. Flu-like symptoms (such as fever, tiredness, muscle aches), runny/stuffy nose, cough, diarrhea, nausea, and back pain may also occur.
Can you reuse Aldara packets?
Aldara Cream is packaged in single-use packets, with 12 packets supplied per box. Patients should be prescribed no more than 36 packets for the 6-week treatment period. Unused packets should be discarded. Partially-used packets should be discarded and not reused.
Is there an alternative to imiquimod?
"The most obvious alternative will be a generic version of Aldara. Aldara has been on patent for enough time that generics are being developed," Dr. Schlessinger tells Dermatology Times. "Aldara's cure rate ranges from 80 to 85 percent, versus 90 to 98 percent for excision and/or Mohs surgery.
What happens if you use too much Aldara cream?
Using too much Aldara, or using it for too long can increase your risk of severe skin reactions. Follow your doctor's instructions. Do not use Aldara on areas of broken, wounded, or burned skin (including sunburn).
What happens if you use too much Aldara cream?
Using too much Aldara, or using it for too long can increase your risk of severe skin reactions. Follow your doctor's instructions. Do not use Aldara on areas of broken, wounded, or burned skin (including sunburn).
Does itching mean Aldara is working?
Common experiences after applying Aldara include stinging, burning, tenderness and itching of the skin. While uncomfortable, these reactions indicate that the medication is working by stimulating the immune system to destroy the targeted cells.
Do you have to use Aldara at night?
You should usually apply Imiquimod cream it at night and wash it off in the morning. Make sure you always clean your skin prior to the application of the cream. Cut a corner of the sachet and squeeze some cream onto your finger to apply it to the affected area.
How do I know if Aldara cream is working?
You may have redness, swelling, burning, itching, and tenderness. As the skin starts to heal, you will see scabs and flaking. These reactions indicate that the medicine is working.
What is Aldara offer?from drugs.com
Aldara offers may be in the form of a printable coupon, rebate, savings card, trial offer, or free samples. Some offers may be printed right from a website, others require registration, completing a questionnaire, or obtaining a sample from the doctor's office.
How long does Aldara last?from drugs.com
Follow your doctor's instructions. Aldara is usually applied 2 times per week (such as Monday and Thursday, or Tuesday and Friday) for a full 16 weeks. Apply the cream to the treatment area in a thin layer, and rub in the cream until it disappears. Use the medicine before going to bed and leave it on for 8 hours.
What is Aldara?from drugs.com
Aldara (imiquimod) is an immune response modifier. Aldara is used to treat actinic keratosis (a condition caused by too much sun exposure) on the face and scalp.
What other drugs will affect Aldara?from drugs.com
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied Aldara. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
How old are the subjects of Aldara cream?from rxlist.com
Of the 215 subjects treated with Aldara Cream in the AK clinical studies, 127 subjects (59%) were 65 years and older, while 60 subjects (28%) were 75 years and older. Of the 185 subjects treated with Aldara Cream in the sBCC clinical studies, 65 subjects (35%) were 65 years and older, while 25 subjects (14%) were 75 years and older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects. No other clinical experience has identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger subjects, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out.
How to remove Aldara cream from warts?from drugs.com
The application site should not be occluded. Following the treatment period the cream should be removed by washing the treated area with mild soap and water.
What is Aldara cream used for?from rxlist.com
Aldara Cream is indicated for the topical treatment of clinically typical, nonhyperkeratotic, nonhypertrophic actinic keratoses on the face or scalp in immunocompetent adults.
Can NiceRx help me get Aldara if I have insurance?
When your insurance company won’t pay for your Aldara medication, or if you have a high copay or coinsurance responsibility, NiceRx may be able to help. We may also be able to assist if you don’t have insurance.
Does NiceRx provide Aldara coupons?
NiceRx is a service provider that helps eligible individuals access the Aldara patient assistance program. We do not provide Aldara coupons or Aldara discount cards We also don’t offer printable Aldara manufacturer coupons, Aldara discounts, rebates, Aldara savings cards, trial offers, or free Aldara samples. When obtaining your Aldara medication through NiceRx, your total cost for the medication will always be $49 per month, which is likely cheaper than coupons or other offers.
