Diclofenac / Fluorouracil Topical Side Effects
Applies to diclofenac/fluorouracil topical: topical cream.
General adverse events
The most commonly reported side effects were burning, crusting, allergic contact dermatitis, pruritus, scarring, rash, soreness, and ulceration.[Ref]
Cardiovascular
- Frequency not reported: Ventricular septal birth defects[Ref]
Hematologic
- Frequency not reported: Eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia, toxic granulation, leukocytosis[Ref]
Dermatologic
- Frequency not reported: Alopecia, blistering, bullous pemphigoid, scaling, suppuration, swelling, telangiectasia, tenderness, urticaria, skin rash[Ref]
Immunologic
- Frequency not reported: Herpes simplex[Ref]
Local
- Frequency not reported: Discomfort, ichthyosis[Ref]
Ocular
- Frequency not reported: Conjunctival reaction, corneal reaction, lacrimation
Psychiatric
Gastrointestinal
- Frequency not reported: Medicinal taste, stomatitis, cleft lip and palate birth defects[Ref]
Respiratory
- Frequency not reported: Nasal irritation[Ref]
Metabolic
Other
- Frequency not reported: Miscarriage
See also:
Efudex
Efudex is used for actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, keratosis, skin cancer
Klisyri
Klisyri (tirbanibulin) is used for the topical treatment of actinic keratosis on the face and ...
Dupixent
Dupixent is used to treat eczema, eosinophilic or oral-corticosteroid-dependent asthma, chronic ...
Picato
Picato (ingenol) gel is used to treat actinic keratosis, a condition caused by too much sun ...
Ingenol topical
Ingenol topical is used for actinic keratosis, keratosis
Aminolevulinic acid topical
Aminolevulinic acid topical is used for actinic keratosis, keratosis
Fluorouracil topical
Fluorouracil topical is used for actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, keratosis, skin cancer, warts
References
1. (2015) "Product Information. Fluorac (diclofenac-fluorouracil topical)." Burke Therapeutics
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Diclofenac/fluorouracil topical side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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