Aldara Cream
Imiquimod cream for actinic keratosis and genital warts. It works by triggering the body's own immune response against the affected cells.
This listing uses Aldara Cream as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Aldara Cream vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Aldara Cream details
- Alternative names
- imiquimod
- Therapeutic class
- Immune Response Modifier
- Pharmacological class
- Topical Antineoplastic
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to imiquimod
- Minor side effects
- erythema; skin peeling; dry skin
- Moderate side effects
- local burning; itching; oedema
- Serious side effects
- severe localised necrosis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Viatris
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults and children over twelve years.
Patient summary
Imiquimod cream for actinic keratosis and genital warts. It works by triggering the body's own immune response against the affected cells.
Mechanism of action
Acts as a toll-like receptor agonist, stimulating local cytokine production to recruit cellular immune responses against lesions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Limited human data. Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Aldara Cream is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Imiquimod, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.