WHAT TO KNOW
Because Aldara cream doesn't cure Human Papilloma
Virus, the cause of genital and perianal warts,
new warts may form during treatment. Aldara cream
may weaken condoms and diaphragms, so sexual
contact should be avoided while the cream is
on the skin. How Aldara cream affects the spread
of genital warts to a partner is not known. A
woman who is or becomes pregnant while using
Aldara cream should notify her health care provider
immediately. Do not use Aldara to treat internal
(inside the vagina or anus) warts. Skin color
changes to the application site have also been
reported. Do not cover warts with bandages or
other closed dressings. Avoid using overly large
amounts of cream. A thin layer that completely
covers each wart is enough.
WHAT IS IT
Aldara is an off-white oil-in-water vanishing cream.
HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION
Typically, dosing is once a day, 3 days a week:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, or Tuesday, Thursday,
and Saturday Apply Aldara cream at bedtime, after
bathing, so you do not wash off the cream. Treatment
with Aldara cream should continue until the warts
are completely gone, or up to 16 weeks.
SIDE EFFECTS
Aldara cream doesn't destroy healthy skin. Most
people who use Aldara cream don't complain of
pain. One of the most common side effects is
redness. This may be a sign that your immune
system is working. Other common side effects
are peeling of the skin, itching, flaking, and
swelling around the warts.
