Aldara Cream Information

Aldara cream is a drug that is a modifier of the immune response. It is used topically only. It is used for the treatment of actinic keratosis, superficial basal-cell cancer and for external genital warts. The drug acts by stimulating the acquired as well as innate immune responses. The generic drug leads to the infiltration of the inflammatory cells at the site of skin where the drug is applied. This results in the apoptosis of the diseased tissues. However, the drug does not exert a direct anti-viral effect. Cheap Aldara cream is readily available in many contracted pharmacies and requires a doctor’s prescription as well.

Aldara Cream Side Effects and Precautions

Therapy with Imiquimod may lead to allergic reactions which may include difficult breathing, hives or swelling (in the tongue/ throat/ face etc.). The drug may also lead to serious side effects such as bleeding, oozing, severe itching, severe burning or any other changes in the skin with is under treatment with Aldara cream. Less-serious side effects of the drug that are more common in occurrence include flu-like signs or symptoms, chills, body ache, swollen glands or feeling tired. Cold-like symptoms such as sneezing, stuffy nose or sore throat are other common effects of Imiquimod. Besides this, the drug may cause headache, muscle pain, back pain, discharge/ itching of the vagina, upset stomach, diarrhea or nausea. If you are allergic/hyper-sensitive to the drug, then consult your physician before you buy Aldara cream.

Dosage Information For Aldara Cream

Aldara cream is for topical administration only. The recommended dose is 2 applications of the cream in a week. The cream is applied as a thin layer on the skin already identified for treatment. The therapy with the drug is continued for a maximum period of 16 weeks (with 2 applications/ week). The cream is applied just before the bedtime and is left on the skin for a period of 8 hours. North Drug Mart offers discount Aldara cream which is available at 5% dosage.