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General Information On Zyclara

Zyclara is a medication used for the treatment of actinic keratoses on the face or scalp. AKs are pre-cancerous growths on the patient’s skin, which are usually caused due to too much exposure. The generic name of the drug is Imiquimod, and it belongs to the class of immune response modifiers. You can buy Zyclara in the form of a topical cream. It works by activating the patient’s immune system so that his/her body can fight these abnormal growths on skin. Zyclara can also be used for treating genital warts. It is not meant to be used in patients less than 12 years of age.

Side Effects for Zyclara

Some of the common side effects associated with Zyclara include changes in color of the treated skin, cold sores, symptoms of cold such as sneezing, stuffy nose and sore throat, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, blisters, back pain, chest pain, dizziness, and headache. Local skin reactions may also take place, including mild skin irritation, flaking, dryness, itching, redness, crusting, and hardening at the site of application. Some serious effects may include chills, fever, body ache, swollen glands, or extreme tiredness. If you are using Zyclara for treating genital warts, you may develop urination problems or severe swelling. In that case, you should immediately stop using the drug and contact your doctor.

Seek medical help immediately if you show signs of an allergic reaction after applying the cream. Such signs may include difficulty breathing, swollen face, tongue, throat or lips, hives and rashes. If you experience severe itching, oozing, burning, bleeding, or changes in skin after applying Zyclara, you should wash off the cream immediately and contact your doctor.

Precautions

You should not buy Zyclara if you are already suffering from sunburn, graft-versus-host disease, autoimmune disorder, weak immunity, or if you have recently undergone surgical treatment for genital warts or actinic keratosis. You should also inform your doctor if you have recently had a cord blood transplant or bone marrow transplant. If you are using this drug for treating genital warts, you should avoid intercourse just after applying the cream. It may weaken the rubber of diaphragms or condoms, and it may result in an unwanted pregnancy. Therefore, you can use a hormonal form of contraception during Zyclara treatment. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Zyclara only if clearly indicated, because its safety during these conditions is not yet established.

Zyclara Dosage

You may be advised to apply Zyclara cream on your skin once a day for 2 weeks, but it may depend on the intensity of your condition and your response to treatment. Use the medicine at almost the same time every day, so that you do not miss any doses.

Interactions

Do not use any other topical application on your skin that contains the same ingredient, which is Imiquimod. Apart from that, do not use any other cosmetic products on your skin, as they may cause irritation. Tell your doctor about all the medicinal products you are using at present, especially topical applications.