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Imiquimod
Aka: Imiquimod, Aldara
- Indication
- Genital Wart
- Recalcitrant Common Warts (not FDA approved)
- Molluscum Contagiosum (not FDA approved)
- Contraindications
- Do not use on mucous membranes
- Precautions
- Weakens Condoms and diaphragms
- Avoid sexual contact when cream is on skin
- Dosing
- General
- Apply thin layer to external visible lesions
- Rub in cream until it disappears
- Wash off with soap and water in 6-10 hours
- Genital Warts
- Apply 5% cream to affected area qhs for 3 nights/week
- Apply at bedtime and wash off in 6-10 hours
- May repeat weekly cycles for up to 16 weeks
- Recalcitrant warts
- Apply 3 times per week for a maximum of 16 weeks
- Apparently very effective if extensive involvement
- Molloscum contagiosum
- Apply to skin lesion for 6-10 hours, then wash off
- Apply 3 times weekly for 4 to 16 weeks
- References
- Edwards (2000) J Am Acad Dermatol 43:S12-7 [PubMed]