Imiquimod 5% cream
Warts treatment
Before using this medication, read this page and the instruction leaflet inside the box.
Tell your doctor that you’re using this if you need other medicines or treatment while taking this treatment.
Make sure you’ve told us about any allergies or medical conditions you have and any other medicines you take before you start this treatment.
Do not use this cream if you are pregnant.
Wash the cream off before having sex. It can cause damage to condoms and affect how well they work and cause irritation to your partner’s skin.
How to use this cream
Apply a thin layer of the cream and leave it on for 6-10 hours. It might be easiest to do this at night.
After 6-10 hours, wash the area with mild soap and water.
Do this 3 times a week, on alternating days. For example, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Repeat this schedule for 4 months or until you can not see any signs of warts.
You might not need to use a full sachet of cream each time.
Do not apply this cream to any warts that are inside your urethra (urine tube), under your foreskin or inside the opening of the vagina or anus. Take care not to get the cream on your face or in your eyes.
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