Do not apply Aldara to treat internal warts: do not use Aldara cream in the urethra the hole from which urine is passed , the vagina birth canal , the cervix internal female organ , or anywhere inside your anus rectum.
Aldara cream can weaken latex condoms and diaphragms, so additional contraception may be required. If you decide to have sexual relations while you still have warts, you should apply Aldara cream after — not before — sexual activity. Aldara will not reduce the risk of the HPV virus being passed at this time.
If applying the cream is uncomfortable or the area becomes uncomfortable during treatment, wash the cream off with mild soap and water.
Give the affected area time to recover and then restart treatment when appropriate. Do not use Aldara cream without consulting your GP if you have problems with your immune system. How Aldara affects the immune system Aldara cream works to treat genital warts caused by the human papilloma virus HPV.
Warts treated with Aldara are less likely to recur, and you may never even have them again. Using Aldara: application and maximum dosage Aldara should be applied three times a week , with a gap of at least one day between applications. How Aldara interacts with other medicines Aldara has no known interactions with other medications or drugs. Possible Aldara allergic reactions A very serious allergic reaction to Aldara cream is very rare, but it can happen.
Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the below symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: A rash Itching or swelling particularly of the face, tongue or throat Severe dizziness Breathing problems such as breathlessness If any of these symptoms occur, and you think you are having an allergic reaction, you should wash off the medication and get emergency medical attention immediately. Using Aldara with certain health conditions Aldara cream is considered an extremely safe and effective medication to use by both men and women to treat genital warts.
However, you may not be able to use Aldara if you suffer from the health conditions below: Autoimmune conditions Immunosuppressed patients You have had an organ transplant Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome Xeroderma Pigmentosum Using Aldara if you suffer from any of these health conditions could be harmful to you. Related Guides Genital Warts.
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Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:. It is very important that you use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.
To do so may cause unwanted side effects or skin irritation. This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, mouth, vagina, or anus. Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water.
This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow the instructions in the leaflet carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
This medicine should only be used for skin conditions that your doctor is treating. Check with your doctor before using it for other conditions, especially if you think that a skin infection may be present. This medicine should not be used to treat certain kinds of skin infections or conditions, such as severe burns.
Use only the brand of this medicine that your doctor prescribed. Different brands may not work the same way. Do not use this medicine together with any other products containing imiquimod in the same treatment area. This may increase risk for more serious side effects. The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine.
If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine.
Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
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