Genital Warts >> Aldara

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Aldara is taken for:

Treating certain types of precancerous skin lesions or skin cancer (superficial basal cell carcinoma) in adults with general immune systems. It might be taken to treat external genital and perianal (around the anus) warts in certain patients. It and might be taken for other conditions as determined by your physician.

Aldara is an immune response modifier. How it works is unknown.

Do NOT use Aldara if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Aldara

Contact your physician or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before taking Aldara :

Some medical conditions might interact with Aldara . Tell your physician or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have warts in areas of your body other than the genital or anal areas, genital rash or inflammation, another type of skin cancer, or human papilloma virus (HPV) infection
• if you have broken, damaged, or inflamed skin in the area being treated; a weakened immune system; or an autoimmune condition (eg, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus)
• if you are sunburned, sensitive to sunlight, or spend long periods of time in general or chemical sunlight

Some MEDICINES MIGHT INTERACT with Aldara . Because little, if any, of Aldara is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is short.

This might not be a complete list of all interactions that might occur. Ask your health care provider if Aldara might interact with other medicines that you use. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Aldara :

Use Aldara as directed by your physician. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Aldara comes with an extra patient leaflet. Read it carefully and reread it each time you get Aldara refilled.
• Apply Aldara just before bedtime, unless directed otherwise by your physician.
• Wash your hands and the affected area with mild soap and water before taking Aldara . Allow the area to completely dry (at least 10 minutes) before applying the medicine.
• Apply a thin layer of medicine to the affected area only. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. Wash your hands immediately after taking this medicine.
• Leave the medicine on the skin for the prescribed amount of time. Do not bathe or get the area wet until it is time to remove the medicine. The amount of time the medicine is left on the skin varies depending on the condition being treated. Ask your physician or pharmacist if you are unsure how long Aldara should be left on the skin. Wash the affected area with a mild soap and water when it is time to remove the medicine.
• If you are taking Aldara to treat skin lesions or skin cancer, remove Aldara 8 hours after you apply it, unless directed otherwise by your physician.
• If you are taking Aldara to treat genital warts, remove Aldara 6 to 10 hours after you apply it, unless directed otherwise by your physician.
• Do not apply Aldara inside the anus or vagina when applying the medicine to genital or perianal warts.
• Do not apply excessive amounts of this medicine to the affected area.
• Do not wrap or otherwise cover the treated area with bandages or wear tight-fitting clothing over the treated area unless specifically directed by your physician. However, cotton underwear might be worn after applying medicine to the genital or anal area.
• Men who have not been circumcised and are treating warts under the foreskin should pull back the foreskin and clean the area just before treatment. The area should be cleaned every day while you are taking Aldara .
• After applying, throw away any unused medicine that is left in the packet in a trash container, away from children and pets.
• Continue to use Aldara even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
• If you miss a dose of Aldara , use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your natural dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at one time.

Ask your health care provider any questions you might have about how to use Aldara .

Important safety information:

• Aldara is for external use only. Avoid getting Aldara around your lips, or in your eyes, nose, mouth, or anus. If you get Aldara in your eyes or mouth, rinse right away with cool water.
• Avoid applying Aldara in the vagina. Use special care if applying the cream at the opening of the vagina because local skin reactions on the delicate, moist surfaces can result in pain or swelling, or might cause difficulty in passing urine.
• Aldara might cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Aldara . Taking Aldara alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol might lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• It might use several weeks for Aldara to interact.
• Aldara is not a cure for genital warts. New warts might appear during treatment with Aldara .
• Do not exceed the recommended dose, leave the medicine on the skin longer, or use the medicine for longer than prescribed without checking with your physician. Doing so will not improve your condition faster and might increase your risk of side effects.
• Do not apply Aldara to sunburned skin. Wait until your skin has healed before taking Aldara .
• Aldara might decrease the effectiveness of condoms and diaphragms. Use another form of birth control while you are taking Aldara .
• It is unknown if Aldara can stop you from spreading genital or perianal warts to others. For this reason, you should use safe sex practices. Ask your physician or pharmacist about safe sex practices.
• If you are being treated for genital or perianal warts, do not have any type of sexual contact while the medicine is on the skin.
• Aldara might cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Aldara . Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
• While you are taking Aldara , the treated area and the skin around it might appear different than general skin. Discuss any questions or concerns with your physician.
• Aldara might cause a lightening or darkening of the skin where it is applied. This discoloration might not go away when you stop taking the medicine. Discuss any concerns with your physician.
• If you have a skin reaction that affects your every day activities, contact your physician right away.
• Natural follow-up will be needed to monitor your progress and check for side effects. Be sure to store all physician and lab appointments.
• Use Aldara with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 12 years of age who have genital or perianal warts. Use Aldara with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years of age who have skin lesions or skin cancer. Safety and effectiveness in these age groups have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your physician the benefits and risks of taking Aldara during pregnancy. It is unknown if Aldara is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are taking Aldara , check with your physician or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Aldara :

All medicines might cause side effects, however many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your physician if any of these most GENERAL side effects persist or become bothersome:

Back pain; blisters or burning; flaking, redness, or crustiness of the skin; diarrhea; dry skin; headache; itching; peeling; scabbing; soreness; stinging or swelling; stuffy nose; thick or hardened skin.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in skin color at the application site; chest pain; chills; fever; rough heartbeat; severe irritation, pain, or bleeding at the application site; skin sores; vision changes; vomiting; "weeping" or oozing at the application site.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that might occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your physician or health care provider. You might report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms might include dizziness or fainting.

Store Aldara at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Do not freeze. Store away from heat, moisture, and thin. Do not store in the bathroom. Store Aldara out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Aldara , please talk with your physician, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Aldara is to be taken only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your physician.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Aldara . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your physician, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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