Efudex Cream

Efudex Cream Information

Efudex cream is a medicine for treating actinic keratosis. This is a skin problem that should be diagnosed before being treated with Efudex Cream.

How To Use

Efudex Cream should be used exactly as prescribed by the doctor. So you should read their guidelines clearly prior to using the cream. Also, don’t take Efudex by your mouth as it is a topical product. Apply directly to the skin while keeping it far from your mouth, eyes and nose. Wash and dry the affected skin areas and wait ten minutes; apply the cream.

Wash your hands before and after use. Only a thin layer of medication is necessary and should be rubbed in gently. The treated skin areas should not be covered at all. If the skin has cuts and bruises, don’t apply the cream. The cream should not touch eczema areas or healthy skin. Don’t share the product

Side Effects

Efudex Cream can cause the following side effects:

• Signs of an allergy
• Fever or cold
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea with blood
• Severe diarrhea
• Eye pain, bad eye irritation or altered eyesight.

Precautions

Before you start using the ream, let the physician know about your health issues. Tell them that you have:

• An allergy to fluorouracil or any other part of Efudex
• An allergy to drugs, foods or chemicals
• A dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency
• A pregnancy or a child who is breastfeeding. You should not take this medicine when carrying a pregnancy or breastfeeding to prevent harm to the baby
• Other medications, prescribed or non-prescribed, that you are using now