Aldara

What is Aldara?

ALDARA™ (imiquimod) Cream, 5% Is The Newest Way To Treat External Genital Warts

ALDARA cream is used to treat external genital and perianal warts and is different from most other treatments. It is a patient-applied cream that helps the body fight the virus instead of just getting rid of the warts. So ALDARA cream actually treats warts from the inside out. *

How does Aldar work?

ALDARA cream is an immune response modifier that stimulates the body's own immune response system and helps the body fight the virus. *

How to use Aldar Cream?

ALDARA cream is rubbed directly on the wart(s). It should not be taken by mouth or used in or near the eyes. Wash hands and open a new packet of ALDARA cream just before bedtime

1. Apply a thin layer of cream on the wart(s)
2. Rub the cream in until it vanishes
3. Discard the open packet and wash hands
4. Leave the cream on the wart(s) for 6 to 10 hours
5. After 6 to 10 hours, wash the area where ALDARA cream was applied with mild soap and water.

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. Your health care provider can tell you how often and for how long you need to use ALDARA cream.

Can I have sex while using Aldara?

Sexual contact should be avoided while the cream is on the skin. If you decide to have sexual relations, apply ALDARA cream after - not before - sexual activity. If you have already applied the cream, it should be washed off before sexual activity. In addition, ALDARA cream may weaken condoms and diaphragms; therefore the cream should not be left on during sexual activity. The effect of ALDARA cream on the transmission of genital warts is unknown.