Presentation » ALDARA is a white cream with a uniform appearance and is supplied in:
• Pack containing one or two pumps. Each 250 mg of Aldara 5 % cream
contains 12.5 mg of imiquimod. This is equivalent to four actuations of
the pump
• Single use sachet containing 250 mg of Aldara 5 % cream. Available in
a box of 12 sachets
Indication:
ALDARA cream is indicated for the topical treatment of:
• actinic keratosis on the face and scalp in immunocompetent adults.
• superficial basal cell carcinoma where surgical excision is considered
inappropriate.
• external genital and perianal warts (condyloma acuminata).
Dosage and Administration:
Before applying ALDARA cream, the patient should wash the treatment area
with mild soap and water, and allow the area to dry thoroughly. ALDARA
cream should be applied prior to normal sleeping hours and should remain on
the skin for 8 (6-10) hours.
ALDARA should be applied with the fingertip and rubbed into the affected
area until the cream vanishes. Showering or bathing during the period that the
cream is on the affected area should be avoided. The affected area should be
washed with soap and water after the treatment period.
Hand washing before and after cream application is recommended.
