How long should you use Aldara?

If you use Aldara®, apply a thin film to the wart once a day at bedtime 3 times per week. Your doctor will tell you which days are best during the week. Use the medicine until the wart is gone, but for no longer than 16 weeks.

What is Aldara used for?

Imiquimod cream is a cancer treatment and is also known by its brand name, Aldara. It is a treatment for: basal cell skin cancer (BCC) a skin condition called actinic (solar) keratosis.

How do I know Aldara is working?

As the skin starts to heal, you will see scabs and flaking. These reactions indicate that the medicine is working. When a patient does not have a reaction, imiquimod tends to be ineffective.

Can I use Aldara everyday?

When using Aldara to treat External Genital or Perianal Warts. Apply a thin layer of cream once a day, at bedtime, three times a week or as recommended by your doctor. For three times a week application, Aldara can be applied on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; or Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Can you buy Aldara cream over the counter?

Aldara (imiquimod) 5% cream is an effective topical treatment for external genital and perianal warts. Aldara is available to buy from the Online Doctor following a short, easy health questionnaire, as currently the treatment is available on a prescription-only basis in the UK.

How quickly does Aldara cream work?

It usually takes 8-10 weeks for your warts to disappear, but warts may clear as early as 4 weeks. If your warts reappear, talk to your doctor. If your skin reacts badly to Aldara, your doctor may recommend that you stop treatment for a few days.

Can you use Aldara everyday?

Is Aldara cream Effective?

Official Answer. In clinical studies, Aldara (imiquimod) topical cream was found to completely clear external genital warts in 50% of patients who applied treatment 3 days a week for a total of 16 weeks. The average time to have the affected area cleared was 10 weeks.

Where can I find Aldara?

Where can I get Aldara? You will need a prescription to get Aldara cream to treat genital warts. If you have a prescription from a doctor, you can get Aldara from most pharmacies.