Imiquimod

2 Drugs classified under this active ingredient

Immunomodulator. Imiquimod 5%.
CREAM (single sachets): 12. Apply 3 x
wkly at bedt. for up to 16 wks. Leave
6-10 hrs bef. washing off. Actinic
keratoses: Apply prior to sleep for 8 hrs
2/wk for 16 wks to defined area ±25
cm2 (5 cm x 5 cm). SBCC: Apply cream 5
x wkly for 6 wks. See lit.
Ext. genital warts, perianal warts
(condyloma acuminata), actinic keratoses.
Top. tmt. biopsy confirmed, prim. ficial
basal cell carcinoma. See lit.
C/I: Use in pregn. only if benefit justifies
risk to pt.

Immunomodulator. Imiquimod 5%.
CREAM (sachets): 12 x 0.25 g.
Apply 3 x wkly at bedt. for up to 16 wks.
Leave 6-10 hrs bef. washing off. Actinic
keratoses: Apply prior to sleep for 8 hrs
2/wk for 16 wks to defined area ±25
cm2 (5 cm x 5 cm). SBCC: Apply cream 5
x wkly for 6 wks. See lit.
Tmt. top. ext. genital/ perianal warts
(condyloma acuminata) in adults. Tmt.
actinic dermatoses in adults with normal
immune systems. Tmt. fic. cell carcinoma.
C/I: Hypersens.