Aldara Top

Aldara Top Warning

This medication is for application to skin only. Do not use in the eyes, inside the rectum, or inside the vagina, and do not take by mouth.

Aldara Top Side Effects

Treatment area reactions may include redness, swelling, itching, burning, pain/tenderness, thickening/hardening of the skin, peeling/flaking/scabbing/crusting, leaking a clear fluid, or changes in skin color that may not go away. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

If the skin reaction is severe (bleeding, formation of sores/blisters/ulcers), imiquimod may need to be temporarily stopped so that the skin can heal.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• headache
• back pain
• muscle aches
• tiredness
• swollen glands (lymph nodes)
• diarrhea

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

• cough
• breathing problems
• fast/irregular heartbeat
• chest pain
• fainting
• unusual sweating
• nausea

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

• rash
• itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.