Comparing Aldara vs Fluorouracil Topical
| Aldara (imiquimod) | Fluorouracil topical |
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| Aldara (imiquimod) | Fluorouracil topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Basal Cell Carcinoma, Human Papilloma Virus, Keratosis, Molluscum Contagiosum, Condylomata Acuminata. Aldara may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Warts, Keratosis, Skin Cancer. Fluorouracil topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Keratosis
Basal Cell Carcinoma
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| More about Aldara (imiquimod) | More about Fluorouracil topical | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Aldara has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 136 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Fluorouracil topical has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 314 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Aldara side effects |
View all Fluorouracil topical side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other imiquimod brands include: Zyclara | Carac, Efudex, Efudex Occlusion Pack, Fluoroplex, Tolak | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with Aldara:
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A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with Fluorouracil topical:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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February 27, 1997 |
July 29, 1970 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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