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What side effects may occur?
Although side effects from Aldara are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- redness, itching, or burning of the skin
- f
laking of the skin
- swelling or pain in the area where Aldara was applied
- blisters, scabs, or bumps on the skin
- change in skin color
- headache
- muscle weakness or pain
- fever
- flu-like symptoms
- fungal infection
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What Is It
External genital and perianal warts are cause by a virus called Human Papilloma Virus. These wart-like growths are oftentimes referred to as condyloma acuminata. While Aldara itself has not been demon
strated to have any of its own antiviral activity, Aldara cream is an immune response modifier that stimulates the body's own immune response system and helps the body fight this virus. It may do this
via the induction of cytokines like alpha-interferon. Alpha-interferon is a complex compound normally produced by the human body that does have potent antiviral activity.
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Cautions
Pregnancy¡XAldara has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans. However, studies in animals using doses higher than recommended for humans have shown that Aldara causes bone
problems or low birth weight in pregnancies. Before taking this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
Breast-feeding¡XIt is not known whethe
Aldara passes into breast milk. However, this medicine has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
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Proper Use of This Medicine
Wash hands and open a new packet of Aldara cream just before bedtime.
Apply a thin layer of cream on the wart(s).
Rub the cream in until it vanishes.
Discard the open pac
ket and wash hands.
Leave the cream on the wart(s) for 6 to 10 hours.
After 6 to 10 hours, wash the area where Aldara cream was applied with mild soap and water.
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