The following information is a summary about Aldara. It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
WHAT TO KNOW
Because Aldara cream doesn't
cure Human Papilloma Virus, the cause of genital
and perianal warts, new warts may form during
treatment. Aldara cream may weaken condoms and
diaphragms, so sexual contact should be avoided
while the cream is on the skin. How Aldara cream
affects the spread of genital warts to a partner
is not known. A woman who is or becomes pregnant
while using Aldara cream should notify her health
care provider immediately. Do not use Aldara
to treat internal (inside the vagina or anus)
warts. Skin color changes to the application
site have also been reported. Do not cover warts
with bandages or other closed dressings. Avoid
using overly large amounts of cream. A thin
layer that completely covers each wart is enough.
WHAT
IS IT
Aldara is an off-white oil-in-water vanishing
cream.
HOW
TO USE THIS MEDICATION
Typically, dosing is once a day, 3 days a week:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, or Tuesday, Thursday,
and Saturday Apply Aldara cream at bedtime,
after bathing, so you do not wash off the cream.
Treatment with Aldara cream should continue
until the warts are completely gone, or up to
16 weeks.
SIDE
EFFECTS
Aldara cream doesn't destroy healthy skin. Most
people who use Aldara cream don't complain of
pain. One of the most common side effects is
redness. This may be a sign that your immune
system is working. Other common side effects
are peeling of the skin, itching, flaking, and
swelling around the warts.
