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USES: This medication is an anticancer drug used to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths.
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Efudex
Uses
This medication is an anticancer drug used to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths.
Notes
- This medication must be used under close medical supervision.
- Use this only as directed.
- Do not use this medication on any skin area unless directed to do so by your doctor.
- The treated area may become unsightly during treatment and in some cases for several weeks after treatment.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from heat and sunlight.
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How To Use
- HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: Use this medication exactly as prescribed.
- Do not increase your dose or use it more often than directed.
- Your condition will not clear faster, but side effects will be increased.
- This medication is applied topically to the affected skin area.
- Use a small amount and rub in gently.
- Wash your hands immediately after applying this medication.
- Use with caution near the eyes, mouth and nose.
- For cosmetic purposes, the area may be covered with a porous gauze dressing.
- Avoid a tight fitting bandage.
Side Effects
- This medication may cause skin irritation, burning, inflammation, itching, pain, tenderness and changes in skin color at the site of application.
- You may also experience watery eyes, trouble sleeping, irritability, increased sun sensitivity and a medicinal taste in the mouth while using this medication.
- If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your MD.
- This medication may cause temporary hair loss at application site.
- Hair growth will return when medication is stopped.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- This medication increases sensitivity to sunlight.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or sunlamps.
- Wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen.
- This medication should not be used during pregnancy.
- If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
- It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as remembered.
- If more than a few hours have passed, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule.
- If more than one dose is missed, check with your doctor.
Drug Interactions
- Inform your doctor of all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of other skin preparations.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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