EFUDEX

Efudex is a Prescription medicine.

Efudex

Efudex cream should be applied on the affected skin 2 times a day.

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Efudex is used for the treatment of multiple actinic or solar keratoses.

• People taking Efudex should avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays.
• Efudex drug should not be used in the children less 18 years old.

• People should not apply use any other medicine or product on the treated area.
• Efudex medication should be used cautiously in children.
• People taking this drug should use sun cream or wear any protective covering if going outside for longer duration of time.

Efudex is a drug used to treat multiple actinic or solar keratoses (skin growths caused by exposure to sunlight). It helps in stopping the growth of growth of cells causing their death. Efudex is available in the form of cream and solution.

Important facts about Efudex:

People allergic to Efudex and its ingredients should not Buy Efudex.
People who have dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) enzyme deficiency should not take Efudex drug without the doctor's advice as they might need a dosage adjustment.
Pregnant women and nursing mother should avoid using Efudex medicine as it causes harm to the unborn baby and the nursed child.

Side effects:

• Irritation of the skin
• Pain in the muscles
• Spinning of head
• Burning and rashes on the skin

• Problem in the breathing
• Tightness of the chest
• Blood in the stools
• Change in the color of skin
• Swelling of mouth, face lips or tongue
• Severe or sudden pain in stomach
• Increased body temperature

Efudex drug interactions:

• Mumps Virus Vaccine
• Measles Virus Vaccine
• Warfarin
• Typhoid Vaccine
• Leucovorin
• Levoleucovorin
• Phenytoin
• Metronidazole
• Smallpox Vaccine
• Poliovirus Vaccine

Efudex medicine should be used exactly as suggested by the doctor or health care professional. The affected area should be properly washed with water and dried before applying the Efudex cream to it. Do not cover the treated area with bandage or clothing without consulting the doctor or health care professional.