Aldara is one of the trade names of Imiquimod (INN), 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.
Originally approved by the FDA in 1997, Aldara is approved to treat actinic keratosis, superficial basal cell carcinoma, and external genital warts. It has also been tested, outside of the FDA approval specs, on common, difficult to treat warts.
To be clear, Aldara is a prescription medication, and is not to be considered something that protects against all manner of STDs, despite the fact that it works on genital warts.
Now, it is possible for Aldara to produce allergic reactions, such as hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Keep that in mind if you use it.
Less serious Aldara cream side effects may include:
- mild skin irritation, dryness, flaking, scabbing, redness, or hardening of the skin where the medicine was applied;
- changes in the color of treated skin;
- fever, chills, body aches, swollen glands, flu symptoms;
- runny or stuffy nose, cough, sore throat;
- headache, back ache, muscle pain; or
- diarrhea, upset stomach.
This is not a complete list of Aldara cream side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual reactions.
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