Imiquad 12.5mg Cream 3X0.25gm
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Imiquimod 12.5 mg
Manufacturer
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAMIMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM contains Imiquimod which belongs to the group of medicines called Immune response modifiers. IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM is used to manage actinic keratosis, which is a precancerous condition that occurs as a rough, scaly patch on the skin due to years of sun exposure in affected individuals. IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Imiquimod. It is also not recommended for use in patients with an unhealed management site (which is under management with other medicines). Before applying IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM, inform your doctor if you have previously used the same medicine, and/or suffering from autoimmune disorders (disease where body’s own defense system attacks its own cells) or abnormal blood count. IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM should be used with caution during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary. It is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it is not known whether the medicine gets secreted through breast milk. IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) and is advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 60 years and above) after consulting the doctor. The most common
Uses
OF IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM Manage actinic keratosis
How It Works
IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM acts by increasing the activity of body’s immune system which leads to inflammatory cell infiltration and death of diseased tissue thus managing actinic keratosis and its associated symptoms in affected individuals.
Directions for Use
Apply IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM as advised by your physician. It is for external use only. Wash hands carefully before and after applying it. Do not cover the area with bandages or dressings after you have applied it. Do not shower or bath for the duration for which the medicine should be applied. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
applying IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM are itchy skin, pain, burning/ irritation (at the applied site), redness of skin, headache, nausea, muscle/joint pain, and/or tiredness. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens. USES OF IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM Manage actinic keratosis HOW IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM WORKSIMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM acts by increasing the activity of body’s immune system which leads to inflammatory cell infiltration and death of diseased tissue thus managing actinic keratosis and its associated symptoms in affected individuals. DIRECTIONS FOR USEApply IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM as advised by your physician. It is for external use only. Wash hands carefully before and after applying it. Do not cover the area with bandages or dressings after you have applied it. Do not shower or bath for the duration for which the medicine should be applied. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAMCOMMON itchy skin pain, burning or irritation at the applied site redness of skin headache anorexia (eating disorder) nausea muscle/joint pain tiredness UNCOMMON changes at the application site such as bleeding, inflammation, discharge, sensitivity, swelling, scabbing, scarring, ulceration, and/or feeling warmth/discomfort inflammation of lining of nose, stuffy nose flu/flu-like symptoms depression eye irritation swelling of eyelid throat pain diarrhea swelling of the face ulcers pain in extremity fever weakness shivering RAREStop applying IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of serious skin reactions such as skin lesions/spots associated with itching, fever, overall ill feeling, achy joints, vision problems, burning, painful/itchy eyes, and/or mouth sores if you feel unwell or have bad skin reaction signs of low blood counts such as developing bruise more easily or feeling fatigued
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYIMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM should be used with caution during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before applying the medicine. BREASTFEEDINGIMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it is not known whether the medicine gets secreted through breast milk. Consult your doctor before applying the medicine. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESIMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM is unlikely to affect your ability to drive/operate machines. ALLERGYDo not apply IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM if you are allergic to Imiquimod, and/or any other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSIMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM is not recommended for use if you: have an unhealed management site from previous management Before applying IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM, inform your doctor if you: have previously used the same medicine suffer from autoimmune disorders (disease where body’s own defense system attacks its own cells) had undergone organ transplantation have abnormal blood count are a smoker Use in Pediatrics: IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Consult your doctor before applying IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM. Use in Geriatrics: IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 60 years and above). Consult your doctor before applying the medicine.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Overdosage: If you or anyone else applies too much of IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM or accidentally swallows it, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Imiquimod Pharmacological Category : Immune response modifiers Therapeutic Indication : Actinic keratosis Dosage Forms : Cream MORE INFORMATION Keep IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM out of reach of children Do not store IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM above 25°C
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Last Updated
04 Jan 2023