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Fluorouracil (Topical)
Treats solar keratoses (red wart-like growth on the skin), skin cancer, and tumors on the face
Brand Names:
Efudex, Carac, Fluoroplex
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to fluorouracil
Uses:
Cream, Liquid
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Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
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Use this medicine only on the skin. Do not get this medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
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Wear medical gloves when putting this medicine on.
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Wash the skin to be treated with soap and water before putting this medicine on. Also wash your hands before and after using this medicine.
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Use enough cream or solution to cover the area of skin you are treating.
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Do not put a bandage over the area unless your doctor has told you to.
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You should not use fluorouracil more often or for longer periods than ordered by your doctor.
If a dose is missed:
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Use your medicine as soon as you remember that you have missed your dose.
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If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
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Do not put on two doses at one time.
Storage:
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Keep the medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze.
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Keep all medicine away from children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
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Do not mix fluorouracil with other skin lotions or ointments unless your doctor has told you to.
Warnings:
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Let your doctor know about any other medical problems you have.
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If your doctor tells you to use a bandage, use a gauze bandage with tape, rather than a plastic bandage that is more likely to cause skin irritation.
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Avoid being in sunlight while using this medicine.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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Severe skin rash or itching
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Mild itching or burning
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Change in skin color where medicine is put on
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Pain where medicine is put on
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Hair loss
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Scarring, blistering, redness, or peeling of skin
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