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Fluorouracil - topical

(flewr-oh-your-uh-sill)

common brand names: Efudex, Fluoroplex

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Fluoroplex Usage: it medication is an anticancer drug used to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths.

How to use Fluoroplex: Use this medication exactly as prescribed. don't increase your dose or use it more many times than directed. your condition will not clear faster, but side effects will be increased. this medication is applied topically to affected skin region. Use a small amount and rub in gently. Wash your hands immediately after applying this medication. Avoid applying this drug in or around the eyes, eyelids, nose, or mouth. for cosmetic purposes, the area may be covered with porous gauze dressing. Avoid tight fitting bandage.

Fluoroplex side effects: this medication can cause skin irritation, burning, inflammation, itching, pain, tenderness and changes in skin color at the site about application. You may also experience watery eyes, trouble sleeping, irritability, increased sun sensitivity & medicinal taste in mouth while using it medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform you're MD. this drug can cause temporary hair loss at application site. Hair growth will return when medication is stopped. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your healthcare professional or doctor.

Fluoroplex Precautions: this medication increases sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or sunlamps. Wear protective clothing & use a sunscreen. this drug must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your physician immediately. It's not known if this medication appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Fluoroplex drug interactions: Inform you're doctor of every medicines you may use (both prescription & nonprescription), especially of: other skin preparations. don't start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Fluoroplex Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. this medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If this medicine is accidentally taken by mouth, contact youre local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Fluoroplex special notes: this medication must be used under close medical supervision. Use this only as directed. do not use this medication on any skin area unless directed to do so by youre doctor. the treated area may become unsightly during treatment and in some cases for several weeks after treatment.

If you missed Fluoroplex dose: If you miss a dose, apply this as soon as remembered. If more than few hours have passed, skip the missed dose & resume some your regular schedule. If more than one dose is missed, cash with your pharmacist.

Fluoroplex Storage: Store at room temperature away from heat & sunlight.

Active Ingredients : Fluorouracil

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