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Introduction of Imiquimod
Imiquimod is used
topically to treat warts on the skin of the genital and anal
areas. Imiquimod does not cure warts, and new warts may appear
during treatment.
Precaution before using
Imiquimod
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tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to
imiquimod or any other drugs.
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tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and
nonprescription medications you are taking, including
vitamins.
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tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant
while using imiquimod, call your doctor.
Side effects of Imiquimod
Although side
effects from imiquimod are not common, they can occur. Tell
your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go
away:
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redness, itching, or burning of the skin
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flaking of the skin
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swelling or pain in the area where imiquimod was applied
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blisters, scabs, or bumps on the skin
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change in skin color
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headache
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muscle weakness or pain
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fever
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flu-like symptoms
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fungal infection
Imiquimod Storage
Keep this
medication 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Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer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
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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