Imiquimod Overview

Imiquimod Guide

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  • Summary
  • Why it is Prescribed
  • Brand Names
  • How it Works
  • Other Information
  • Precautions
  • Possible Side Effects
  • Storage Conditions

Why it is Prescribed

Imiquimod is used topically to treat warts on the skin of the genital and anal areas. Imiquimod does not cure warts, and new warts may appear during treatment.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.


How it Works

Imiquimod comes as a topical cream in unit-of-use packages. It is important to wash your hands before and after applying imiquimod to your skin. One packet of imiquimod is used to apply a thin layer of cream to the wart area three times per week, just before going to sleep. A schedule of Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday is suggested. Rub the cream into the skin until no more cream is visible. ...


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Encyclopedia: Imiquimod

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Imiquimod is a prescription medication that acts as an immune response modifier. It is marketed by MEDA AB, Graceway Pharmaceuticals and iNova Pharmaceuticals under the trade name Aldara and by Mochida as Beselna. Imiquimod is a patient-applied cream used to treat certain diseases of the skin, including skin cancers as well as genital warts . It has also been tested for treatment of Molluscum contagiosum and VAIN . The original...


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Imiquimod is class of medication referred to as an immune response modifier. Imiquimod works by stimulating chemicals called cytokines which help fight viruses and destroys cancer cells. Imiquimod is a...

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How effective is Aldara (imiquimod) for treatment of genital warts?
I am getting the prescription for it tomorrow. I would like to know what to...

Aldara will stimulate your immune system to kill the wart virus. After that, the keratin buildup that is your wart has to wear off naturally, or be exfoliated, or even...

Asked by Abby - 4 months ago

Is it normal for Imiquimod cream to irritate and make your clitoris itchy?
I Have been taking the treatment for a month already and my clitoris at times...

I used Aldara (Imiquimod) cream for 5 weeks when I had genital warts. It made my genital area extremely itchy and irritated! Aldara can actually cause 2nd and 3rd degree...

Asked by gabbi510 - 16 months ago

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    any that use laser .None even brought up imiquimod which I learned about online and feel My doctor prescribed condylox, but they are to small to keep the gel on the affected area only...

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Treatment Success for Aldara

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Aldara is a popular treatment for Imiquimod.


Condition Members Success
HPV 39 79%
Sexually Transmit... 20 100%
Molluscum Contagi... 9 56%
Sexually Transmit... 5 60%
Skin Cancer 3 67%

Overall, 72% (76 members) find Aldara helpful.