Comparing Aldara vs Fluoroplex
Aldara | Fluoroplex |
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Aldara (imiquimod) | Fluoroplex (fluorouracil) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Basal Cell Carcinoma, Keratosis, Human Papilloma Virus, Molluscum Contagiosum, Condylomata Acuminata. Aldara may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Actinic Keratosis, Keratosis. Fluoroplex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Aldara (imiquimod) | More about Fluoroplex (fluorouracil) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Aldara has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 132 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Fluoroplex has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: Aldara side effects in more detail. |
See also: Fluoroplex side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | |
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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Dosage Forms Available | ||
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Brand Names | ||
Other imiquimod brands include: Zyclara | Other fluorouracil brands include: Carac, Efudex, Efudex Occlusion Pack, Tolak | |
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with Aldara:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||
February 27, 1997 |
July 31, 1970 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
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Professional Resources | ||
Related Treatment Guide | ||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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