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Uses of Aldara
 
Aldara is also known by the generic name Imiquimod


USES:
This medication is used to treat certain types of growths on the skin. These are precancerous growths (actinic keratoses), a certain type of skin cancer (superficial basal cell carcinoma), and warts on the outside of the genitals/anus. Treating these conditions can decrease complications from them. Imiquimod belongs to a group of drugs called immune response modifiers. It is believed to work by helping to activate your immune system to fight these abnormal skin growths.

This product is not recommended for use on children under 12 years of age unless specifically directed by your doctor.


Uses of Efudex
 
Efudex is also known by the generic name Fluorouracil


USES:
This medication is used on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths. Fluorouracil belongs to a class of medications known as anti-metabolites. It works by blocking the growth of abnormal cells that cause the skin condition.


Aldara and Efudex Have 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common
 
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Aldara Has 10 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Efudex
 
Critical Seriousness - Accumulation of Fluid or Edema in the Tissues of the Vulva - Vulvar Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Critical Seriousness - Ringworm of Groin Area - Tinea Cruris is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Critical Seriousness - Severe Redness of the Skin - Severe Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Critical Seriousness - Flu-Like Symptoms is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Critical Seriousness - Crusted Skin - Skin Crusting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Critical Seriousness - Infection caused by a Fungus - Fungal Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Critical Seriousness - Shallow Skin Ulcer - Superficial Skin Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Critical Seriousness - Small Skin Blister - Blistering Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Critical Seriousness - Swollen Lymph Nodes - Lymphadenopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
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Efudex Has 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Aldara
 
Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Critical Seriousness - Skin Inflammation due to a Topically Applied Medication - Dermatitis due to Topical Drug is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
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Aldara and Efudex Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common
 
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Aldara Has 11 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Efudex
 
Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Complication at Treatment Site - Treatment Site Sequelae is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Crusted Skin - Skin Crusting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Infection caused by a Fungus - Fungal Infections is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Skin Inflammation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Shallow Skin Ulcer - Superficial Skin Ulcer is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Stinging of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Puffy Skin - Skin Swelling is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Small Skin Blister - Blistering Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aldara but not Efudex.
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Efudex Has 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Efudex
 
Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Efudex but not Aldara.
Skin Inflammation due to a Topically Applied Medication - Dermatitis due to Topical Drug is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Efudex but not Aldara.
Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Efudex but not Aldara.
Sun-Sensitive Skin - Skin Photosensitivity is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Efudex but not Aldara.
Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Efudex but not Aldara.
Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Efudex but not Aldara.
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Aldara and Efudex Treat 17 Conditions in Common
 
Roughened Red Patches of Skin due to Sun Exposure - Actinic Keratosis is treated by both Aldara and Efudex.
Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin - Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma is treated by both Aldara and Efudex.

Aldara has 5 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Aldara.

Aldara Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications 

Graft Versus Host Disease - Incompatibility Reaction Following Bone Marrow Transplant is a contraindication of Aldara.

Skin Photosensitivity - Sun-Sensitive Skin is a contraindication of Aldara.

Sunburn is a contraindication of Aldara.

Contraindication Warnings 

Autoimmune Disease - Disease in which Body has Immune Response Against Itself is a contraindication of Aldara.

Immunosuppression - Reduction in the Body's Resistance to Infection is a contraindication of Aldara.

Efudex has 4 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Efudex.

Efudex Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Deficiency is a contraindication of Efudex.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Efudex.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Efudex.

Relative Contraindications 

Superficial Skin Ulcer - Shallow Skin Ulcer is a contraindication of Efudex.
Aldara - Symptoms of overdose may include
This medication may be harmful if swallowed. If swallowing or overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Efudex - Symptoms of overdose may include
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If overdose or swallowing is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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