Aldara P

External genital and perianal warts: Before applying the cream, wash your hands with soap and water, and gently wash the treatment area with mild soap and water and allow the skin to dry thoroughly. Apply Aldara P (Imiquimod) cream to the affected skin area 3 times a week just before going to bed. (Examples of a 3-times weekly schedule include Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday.) Apply a thin layer of Aldara P (Imiquimod) onto the clean, dry wart area and rub gently into the skin until the cream is absorbed. Do not use the cream in your vagina. Wash your hands after using the medication. Do not apply an occlusive dressing (made of airtight material) over Aldara P (Imiquimod).

Leave the medication on the skin area for 6 to 10 hours, and then remove it by washing the treated area with mild soap and water. Continue to use Aldara P (Imiquimod) until the warts have completely cleared, but do not use it for longer than 16 weeks. A rest period from medication for several days may be taken depending on your discomfort and the severity of skin reactions, as directed by your doctor.

Actinic keratosis (AK): Before applying the cream, wash your hands with soap and water, and gently wash the treatment area with mild soap and water and allow the skin to dry thoroughly. Apply Aldara P (Imiquimod) cream to the affected skin area 2 times a week just before going to bed. (Examples of a 2-times weekly schedule include Monday/Thursday and Tuesday/Friday.) Apply a thin layer of Aldara P (Imiquimod) onto the clean, dry AK lesion and rub gently into the skin until the cream is absorbed. Avoid contact with eyes, lips, and nostrils. If the cream gets in your eyes, rinse them with large amounts of water. Wash your hands after using the medication. Do not apply an occlusive dressing (made of airtight material) over Aldara P (Imiquimod).

Leave the medication on the skin area for approximately 8 hours, and then remove it by washing the treated area with mild soap and water. Continue to use Aldara P (Imiquimod) for a total of 16 weeks, or as directed by your doctor. A rest period from medication for several days may be taken depending on your discomfort and the severity of skin reactions, as directed by your doctor.

Superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC): Before applying the cream, wash your hands with soap and water, gently wash the treatment area with mild soap and water and allow the skin to dry thoroughly. Apply the cream to the affected area 5 times a week just before going to bed. Apply a thin layer of Aldara P (Imiquimod) onto the affected area, making sure that the cream covers the entire area and at least 1 cm beyond the edges of the affected area. Gently rub the cream into the skin until the cream is absorbed. Wash your hands after using the medication. Do not apply an occlusive dressing (made of airtight material) over Aldara P (Imiquimod). Leave the medication on the skin area for approximately 8 hours, and then remove it by washing the treated area with mild soap and water. Treatment usually continues for 6 weeks. You should expect some skin irritation, but contact your physician if symptoms affect your ability to perform daily tasks. A rest period from medication for several days may be taken depending on your discomfort and the severity of skin reactions, as directed by your doctor.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.

Use a new packet for each application. Your doctor will tell you the amount of cream you need to use. It may not be a full packet or the full amount of cream delivered by one actuation of the pump. Throw away the remainder of an opened packet each time. Remaining cream from one full actuation of the pump should also be discarded if you are using a smaller amount.

Aldara P (Imiquimod) is for external use only. Do not take it by mouth.

It is important that Aldara P (Imiquimod) be used exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and apply the cream at bedtime the next night. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store Aldara P (Imiquimod) at room temperature, prevent it from freezing, and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.