Comparing Efudex vs Imiquimod Topical
Efudexfluorouracil |
Imiquimod topical |
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Prescribed for Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Skin Cancer, Keratosis. Efudex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Basal Cell Carcinoma, Human Papilloma Virus, Keratosis, Condylomata Acuminata. May also be prescribed off label for Molluscum Contagiosum. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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7.3
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7.2
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Efudex side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: dermal ulcer, application site reaction, burning sensation, desquamation, edema, excoriation, exfoliation of skin, pruritus, skin erosion, and erythema. See the full imiquimod topical side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Other fluorouracil brands include: Carac, Efudex Occlusion Pack, Fluoroplex, and Tolak | Aldara, and Zyclara | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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CSA ScheduleView glossary of terms. |
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N
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
N
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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X
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
C
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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First Approval Date |
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July 29, 1970 |
February 27, 1997 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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For Keratosis Used the product on my face for 6 weeks twice a day for two days every week. Depending on the extent of sun damage, the effects are dramatic and nasty looking. After the 2nd week the treated area looks like a bad sun burn, it itches, peels, weeps, bleeds and burns. But the results after stopping for 3-4 weeks are very good.