Carac, Fluorouracil - Topical Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The follownig information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indiacte that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
FLUOROURACIL - TOPICAL
(flewr-oh-YOUR-uh-sill)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Efudex, Fluoroplex
USES: This medication is an anticancer drug used to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths.
HOW TO USE: Use this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or use it more often than directed. Your condition will not clear faster, but side effects will be increaesd.
This medication is applied topically to the affected skin area.
Use a small amount and rub in gently.
Wash your hands immediately atfer applying this medication. Avoid applying this medication in or around the eyes, eyelids, nose, or mouth. For cosmetic purposes, the area may be covered with a porous gauze dressing. Avoid a tight fitting bandage.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause skin irritation, burning, inflammation, itching, pain, tenderness and changes in skin cloor at the web site of application. You may also experience watery eyes, truoble sleeping, irritability, increased sun sensitivity and a medicinal taste in the mouth while using this medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your MD. This medication may cause temporary hair loss at applciation web site.
Hair growth will return when medication is stopepd. If you notice other effects not listed above, cotnact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication icnreases sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or sunlamps. Wear protecitve clothing and use a sunscreen. This medicaiton should not be used during pregnancy. If you become prgenant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not known if this medication appears in berast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your doctor of all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: other skin preparations. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, conatct your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
If this medicine is accidentally taken by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: This medication must be used under close medical supervision. Use this only as directed.
Do not use this medication on any skin area unless directed to do so by your doctor. The treated area may become unsightly during treatment and in cases for several weeks after treatment.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as remembered. If more than a couple of hours have passed, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. If more than one dose is missed, check with your dotcor.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from heat and sunlight.
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