Imiquad Cream (Imiquimod 12.5mg)

INTRODUCTION

IMIQUAD 12.5MG contain Imiquimod which belongs to a group of medicine called immune response modifiers. It is used to treat actinic keratosis on the face or scalp, superficial basal cell carcinoma in adults with a normal immune system, warts on or around the genitals or anus in people 12 years and older.

Actinic keratosis is a rough, scaly patch on the skin caused by years of sun exposure. Actinic keratoses usually affects older adults. Reducing sun exposure can help reduce risk. It most commonly found on your face, lips, ears, back of your hands, forearms, scalp or neck. Superficial basal cell carcinoma is a common slow-growing form of skin cancer with a very small likelihood of spread to other parts of the body. It usually occurs in middle-aged and elderly people, especially those who are fair-skinned and is caused by too much sun exposure.

IMIQUAD 12.5MG helps your body´s own immune system to produce natural substances which help fight your superficial basal cell carcinoma, actinic keratosis or the virus that caused your warts. It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children younger than 18 years of age for the treatment of actinic keratosis or superficial basal cell carcinoma. Children usually do not get actinic keratoses or superficial basal cell carcinoma. It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children younger than 12 years of age for the treatment of genital and perianal warts. This medicine only for use on the skin (topical).

Always use IMIQUAD 12.5MG exactly as your doctor has told you. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

USES OF IMIQUAD 12.5MG

Actinic keratosis on the face or scalp
Superficial basal cell carcinoma
Warts on or around the genitals or anus

HOW IMIQUAD 12.5MG WORKS

IMIQUAD 12.5MG works by helps your body´s own immune system to produce natural substances which help fight your superficial basal cell carcinoma, actinic keratosis or the virus that has caused your warts.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always use IMIQUAD 12.5MG exactly as your doctor has told you. Check the label for directions before use. For external use only.

SIDE EFFECTS OF IMIQUAD 12.5MG

SERIOUS
Local skin reactions such as skin drainage (weeping), severe swelling near the vagina (this may lead to pain or trouble passing urine or cause you not to be able to urinate)
Flu-like symptoms such as tiredness, fever, nausea, muscle pain and chills
COMMON
Itching, burning, redness
Flaking and scaling
Dryness
Scabbing and crusting
Swelling
Skin that becomes hard or thickened
Sores, blisters, or ulcers
Changes in skin color

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Redness:

Cold water helps to bring the redness down. Apply aloe vera and cucumber to ease the redness.

Fever:

Drink plenty of fluids and water. Avoid taking cold bath or showers.

Nausea:

Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
IMIQUAD 12.5MG should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking.

BREASTFEEDING
IMIQUAD 12.5MG should be used with caution in breast feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking.

ALLERGY
Do not take IMIQUAD 12.5MG if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to imiquimod or any other ingredients in this medicine.

OTHERS

Tell your doctor if you have or had a condition such as,

Problems with your immune system
Any other skin problems
Any other medical conditions

INTERACTIONS

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you use, including prescription and non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements.