tratra1964... put down how much to use. Does anyone know. Thank you I use it 1 week then off 4 weeks then 1 week and so on for 6 months
Efudex - I have been given this for pre-cancer cells vaginal use. But the VA (im a Veteran) didn't?
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- 8 Oct 2010 by tratra1964
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- efudex, cancer
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9 Oct 2010
Efudex
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
For skin cancer: Adults—Use the 5% cream on the affected areas of skin two times a day. Treatment may continue for several weeks.
Read more: http://www.drugs.com/cons/efudex-topical.html#ixzz11rJ5syUD
However, please do double check it with your doc who prescribed the cream, take care, be well & safe!
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