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How to Use Imiquimod
Instructions
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Read your prescription carefully. Dosing guidelines will vary with condition, strength of the medicine and patient need. In general, you will need to apply Imiquimod two to three times per week for six to 16 weeks.
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Wash your hands.
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Apply a thin layer of medicine to the area needing treatment before your normal bedtime hour. Avoid your lips, eyes, nostrils, vagina and anus.
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Dispose of remaining cream from the single-dose pack.
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Wash medicine off your hands.
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Keep the medicine on for eight hours to treat actinic keratosis or basal cell carcinoma or six to 10 hours for the treatment of warts. If treating genital warts, do not have sexual contact during treatment time.
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Wash area with soap and water.
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