Aldara Cream (Genital Warts) Sachets

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Aldara cream is a treatment for genital warts which can also be used to treat some early forms of skin cancer. It’s applied directly to the area where it gets to work stimulating your immune system, encouraging it to get rid of irregular cells and slowly treating your warts and other growths. This product comes in handy sachets that make measuring the amount of cream you’ll need easy and convenient.

How imiquimod treats genital warts

The active ingredient in Aldara is an immune system stimulant called imiquimod at 5% strength. Imiquimod works by activating your immune system where it’s applied, helping your body to recognise abnormal cells and deal with them appropriately. It causes inflammation in the area, which may be concerning when you’re not used to your treatment, but this is all a part of the process that helps your body to get rid of abnormal growths like genital warts or early forms of skin cancer. You’ll use it over several weeks to keep your immune system engaged in getting rid of the unwanted cells, getting rid of warts and growths over time.

Directions

Before using this product you should wash and dry your hands and the area you want to treat thoroughly. Open a new sachet and squeeze the Aldara cream onto your fingertip, then gently rub it into the skin you need to treat until it has disappeared. Each sachet contains enough cream to cover a 20cm₂ area of skin. Throw away the opened sachet (even if there is cream left over in it) and wash your hands again after treatment. Leave the cream in place for around 8 hours without bathing or showering and then wash the area with mild soap and water. If you are treating genital warts underneath the foreskin of your penis, you should be sure to pull back the foreskin every day and wash beneath it.

How much cream to use

The amount of cream you should use and the duration of your treatment will be determined by your prescriber, but the manufacturer has some guidelines that can help you:

Side effects

Like all medications, Aldara cream can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. Some of the most common side effects of this treatment include:

• Changes in skin colour where the cream has been applied. This will often improve with time but may be permanent
• A bad skin reaction, if this happens, stop applying the cream, wash it away with soap and water and speak to your doctor or pharmacist right away
• Lowering of blood counts which may make it more likely that you will get infections, you may bruise more easily, or it may cause fatigue (tiredness)
• Hair loss where you applied the cream or in the surrounding area
• Redness of the skin
• Wearing away of the skin
• Flaky skin and swelling
• Hardening under the skin
• Small open sores
• A crust forming over the area during healing
• Small bubbles under the skin
• An itching or burning sensation or pain where you’ve applied the cream

For a complete list of potential side effects of this product, including those that are specific to the condition you are treating, please read the patient information leaflet included with your medication. If you experience these or any other side effects you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist. If any of your side effects are severe (for example, a severe allergic reaction) you should stop using this medication and seek immediate medical assistance. For more information about reporting the side effects of medication, please see the MHRA’s Yellow Card Scheme.

Warnings

Aldara cream should not be used in children or adolescents (teens). Do not use this product if you are allergic to imiquimod or any of the other listed ingredients. For external use only, avoid contact with eyes, lips, and nostrils. Do not cover the treated area with any bandages or dressings after application. If the area becomes too uncomfortable after use, gently wash it off with mild soap and water. Do not use sunbeds or try to tan the area of application. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you:

• Have ever used Aldara cream, imiquimod, or any other similar medicines before
• Have any problems with your immune system (e.g. those who are HIV positive)
• Have recently had a treatment or surgical procedure in the area where you’d need to apply the cream
• Have an abnormal blood count

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

You may be able to use Aldara cream during pregnancy as there is currently no evidence to indicate that this treatment will have any harmful effects. However, you should only use this product if it’s prescribed to you by a medical professional. They will be able to assess your individual needs and treatment options and help you to get the best possible medication for both you and your baby. You should not use this genital warts cream when breastfeeding as it’s unknown whether the active ingredient passes into breast milk. With that in mind, you should not use this product until you’ve finished breastfeeding to avoid potential harm to your baby.

Other medication

Imiquimod is not currently known to interact with any other medications, so you should be able to use Almara cream with your regular medication with no problems. However, you should always tell the prescriber what medication you’re taking during your consultation so they can be sure that this treatment is right for you.

Important information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place which is below 25 degrees C. Do not use this product if the expiry date printed on the original packaging has passed. Once opened, use each sachet right away and do not re-use opened sachets. Keep out of sight and reach of children.