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What special precautions should I follow?
Other medical problems¡XThe presence of other medical problems may affect the use of Aldara . Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Skin problems, g
nital or
- Surgery, genital (recent)¡XAldara may cause skin irritation and redness of skin for these conditions
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How should this medicine be used?
To apply the medicine:
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- Wash your hands before and after using the medicine . Avoid getting the medicine into your eyes.
- Use the medicine only as directed by your doctor . Do not u
se more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it longer than directed.
- Allow medicine to stay on skin for 6 to 10 hours, then wash area thoroughly with soap and water.
- Throw ou
t any unused cream from the single-dose packet.
- Do not apply an occlusive dressing (airtight covering, such as kitchen plastic wrap) over the medicine, unless told to do so by your doctor. To d
o so may cause irritation of the skin. Other materials that are not airtight, such as cotton gauze or cotton underclothes, may be used.
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Side Effects
If you notice severe skin irritation or flu-like symptoms (diarrhea, fatigue, fever, headache, or muscle pain), check with your doctor. It may be necessary for you to reduce the number of times a day
that you use the medicine or to stop using the medicine for a short time until your skin is less irritated or your flu-like symptoms disappear.
Avoid having genital, oral, or anal sex while
the medicine is on your skin. Make sure you wash the cream off your skin before you engage in any sexual activity. Also, the medicine contains oils that can weaken latex (rubber) condoms, diaphragms,
or cervical caps causing them not to work properly to prevent pregnancy.
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What is this medicine
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of using the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For Aldara , the following should be consi
dered:
Allergies¡XTell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to Aldara . Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such
s foods, preservatives, or dyes.
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