INTRODUCTION
IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM contains Imiquimod which belongs to the group of medicines called Immune response modifiers. IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM is used to treat actinic keratosis, which is a precancerous condition that occurs as a rough, scaly patch on the skin due to years of sun exposure in affected individuals.
IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Imiquimod. It is also not recommended for use in patients with an unhealed treatment site (which is under treatment with other medicines).
Before applying IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM, inform your doctor if you have previously used the same medicine, and/or suffering from autoimmune disorders (disease where body?s own defense system attacks its own cells) or abnormal blood count.
IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM should be used with caution during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary. It is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it is not known whether the medicine gets secreted through breast milk.
IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) and is advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 60 years and above) after consulting the doctor.
The most common side effects of applying IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM are itchy skin, pain, burning/ irritation (at the applied site), redness of skin, headache, nausea, muscle/joint pain, and/or tiredness. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.
USES OF IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM

Treats actinic keratosis

HOW IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM WORKS
IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM acts by increasing the activity of body?s immune system which leads to inflammatory cell infiltration and death of diseased tissue thus treating actinic keratosis and its associated symptoms in affected individuals.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Apply IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM as advised by your physician. It is for external use only. Wash hands carefully before and after applying it. Do not cover the area with bandages or dressings after you have applied it. Do not shower or bath for the duration for which the medicine should be applied. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM

COMMON

Itchy skin

Pain, burning or irritation at the applied site

Redness of skin

Headache

Anorexia (eating disorder)

Nausea

Muscle/joint pain

Tiredness

UNCOMMON

Changes at the application site such as bleeding, inflammation, discharge, sensitivity, swelling, scabbing, scarring, ulceration, and/or feeling warmth/discomfort

Inflammation of lining of nose, stuffy nose

Flu/flu-like symptoms

Depression

Eye irritation

Swelling of eyelid

Throat pain

Diarrhea

Swelling of the face

Ulcers

Pain in extremity

Fever

Weakness

Shivering

RARE
Stop applying IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
Signs of serious skin reactions such as skin lesions/spots associated with itching, fever, overall ill feeling, achy joints, vision problems, burning, painful/itchy eyes, and/or mouth sores

If you feel unwell or have bad skin reaction

Signs of low blood counts such as developing bruise more easily or feeling fatigued

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Rashes:
Do not scratch the affected area. Wear protective clothing while going outdoors. Regularly moisturize your skin. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom gets worse.
Headache:
If IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM causes headache, then take rest and drink plenty of fluids. Try to avoid drinking alcohol. Ask your doctor to recommend a painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of applying IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM. If it lasts more than a week or becomes severe, then consult and inform your doctor.
Nausea:
Take IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM with/just after a meal. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich/spicy foods, sugary snacks and drinks. Avoid drinking too much liquid along with your meals, and drink slowly in between meals. Consult your doctor if the condition worsens.
Tiredness:
Make sure you take rest and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol. Try to apply IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM at a time when you can sit down (or lie down) when the symptoms are at their worst. Avoid driving or using tools or machinery until you feel well.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM should be used with caution during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before applying the medicine. ?
BREASTFEEDING
IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it is not known whether the medicine gets secreted through breast milk. Consult your doctor before applying the medicine.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM is unlikely to affect your ability to drive/operate machines. ?
ALLERGY
Do not apply IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM if you are allergic to Imiquimod, and/or any other ingredients of this medicine.
OTHERS
IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM is not recommended for use if you:
Have an unhealed treatment site from previous treatment
Before applying IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM, inform your doctor if you:
Have previously used the same medicine

Suffer from autoimmune disorders (disease where body?s own defense system attacks its own cells)

Had undergone organ transplantation

Have abnormal blood count

Are a smoker
Use in Pediatrics:
IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Consult your doctor before applying IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM.
Use in Geriatrics:
IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 60 years and above).? Consult your doctor before applying the medicine.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Inform your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else applies too much of IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM or accidentally swallows it, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
SYNOPSIS

Drug :?? Imiquimod

Pharmacological Category :?? Immune response modifiers

Therapeutic Indication :?? Actinic keratosis? ? ? ??

Dosage Forms :?? Cream

MORE INFORMATION

Keep IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM out of reach of children

Do not store IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM above 25?C

FAQs ABOUT IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM
Q. What is IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM used for?
A. IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM is used to treat actinic keratosis, which is a precancerous condition that occurs as a rough, scaly patch on the skin due to years of sun exposure in affected individuals.
Q. What are the common side effects of applying IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM?
A. The most common side effects of applying IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM are itchy skin, pain, burning/ irritation (at the applied site), redness of skin, headache, nausea, muscle/joint pain, and/or tiredness. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.
Q. How IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM is applied?
A. Apply IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM as advised by your physician. It is for external use only. Wash hands carefully before and after applying it. Do not cover the area with bandages or dressings after you have applied it. Do not shower or bath for the duration for which the medicine should be applied. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Q. Can IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women?
A. Yes, IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM can be used but with caution during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before applying the medicine.
Q. How IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM works?
A. IMIQUAD 12.5MG CREAM acts by increasing the activity of body?s immune system which leads to inflammatory cell infiltration and death of diseased tissue thus treating actinic keratosis and its associated symptoms in affected individuals.
REFERENCES
1. Goodman Gilmans. Antiviral agents. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. Twelfth Edition. 2011. Page ?1619, 1823.
2. Srabani Banerjee and David Kaunelis.Imiquimod for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness. NIH National Library of Medicine. National center for biotechnology information. September 2015. [Accessed on 10th June 2022]?https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK525931/
3. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Europe B.V. Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC). [Revised in December 2020] [Accessed on 10th June 2022]?https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.9347.pdf
PRODUCT DETAILS

Net Qty

1 N

Item Weight

10 g

Ingredient

IMIQUIMOD 12.5MG

Hsn Code

30049099

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