Aldara
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Medication Information
Aldara is used topically
to treat warts on the skin of the genital and anal
areas. Aldara does not cure warts, and new warts may
appear during treatment.
Aldara is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask
your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should Aldara be used?
Aldara comes as a
topical cream in unit-of-use packages. It is important
to wash your hands before and after applying Aldara to
your skin. One packet of Aldara is used to apply a thin
layer of cream to the wart area three times per week,
just before going to sleep. A schedule of Monday,
Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday is
suggested. Rub the cream into the skin until no more
cream is visible. Do not put any covering on the area.
Aldara should be left on the skin for 6 to 10 hours.
Upon waking, wash the area with mild soap and water to
remove excess cream. Follow the directions on your
prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or
pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Use Aldara exactly as directed. Do not use more or less
of it or use it more often than prescribed by your
doctor.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before
using Aldara,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are
allergic to Aldara or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription
and nonprescription medications you are taking,
including vitamins.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to
become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become
pregnant while using Aldara, call your doctor.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Apply
Aldara just before going to bed on the day that you
remember. Apply only the single dose, do not apply a
double dose. Resume a Monday, Wednesday, Friday or
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday schedule, depending on what
day you resume treatment.
What side effects can Aldara cause?
Although
side effects from Aldara are not common, they can occur.
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or
do not go away:
- redness, itching, or burning of the skin
- flaking of the skin
- swelling or pain in the area where Aldara was
applied
- blisters, scabs, or bumps on the skin
- change in skin color
- headache
- muscle weakness or pain
- fever
- flu-like symptoms
- fungal infection
What storage conditions are needed for
Aldara?
Keep Aldara in the container it came in,
tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it
at room temperature and away from excess heat and
moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any
medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to
your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your
medication.
What other information should I know?
Keep all
appointments with your doctor. Aldara is for external
use only. Avoid sexual contact while the cream is on the
skin. Aldara may also weaken condoms and vaginal
diaphragms.
Do not apply dressings, bandages, cosmetics, lotions,
or other skin medications to the area being treated
unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not let anyone else use your medication. Ask your
pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your
prescription. Tell your doctor if your skin condition
gets worse or does not go away. |
