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What Are The Uses And Side Effects Of Efudex 5 Cream?
Hi I am on day 16 of applying efudex 5% twice daily to my face limiting application to my side burns out towards my cheeks to my temples across the top of my brows and down to my neck making for a 3 inch wide area by 9 inches. I was so dry that that starting three days ago I have been using Aquaphor applying an hour after treatment. My skin is red, crusty and oozing. When I wipe off the fluid is appears yellowish. The area below my brows and under my eyes as well as the side of my face are significantly swollen. I have been careful to keep the medicine outside my eye glass lines. Have I reached erosion phase and is the yellow fluild a result of the mixing with aquaphor and considered normal? The right side is worst that the left as far a swelling around the eyes, possibly due to sleeping on it more and possibly limiting airflow causing a reaction similar to having a bandage over it. I can t explain the difference in sides otherwise. Any thoughts on that too? I wash with Dial anti-bacterial soft soap a half an hour before each treatment I think this is leading to a faster absorption rate. I am 55 with fair skin and do form keloids easily and worried about scaring.
Mon, 30 May 2016
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here are the side effects Skin irritation, burning, redness, dryness, pain, swelling, tenderness or changes in skin color may occur at the site of application. Eye irritation (e.g., stinging, watering), irritability, temporary hair loss, or abnormal taste in the mouth may also occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. here are some precautions to use medicine. Before using fluorouracil, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or to flucytosine; or to capecitabine; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as peanut oil found in some brands), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: a certain enzyme deficiency .
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: red/irritated/infected/open sores on the skin.
This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths, and sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. After using fluorouracil cream, wait 2 hours before applying sunscreen or moisturizer to the treated area. Do not use other skin products including creams, lotions, medications, or cosmetics unless instructed by your doctor to do so.
First, always take medicines with expert health care facility only
here are the side effects Skin irritation, burning, redness, dryness, pain, swelling, tenderness or changes in skin color may occur at the site of application. Eye irritation (e.g., stinging, watering), irritability, temporary hair loss, or abnormal taste in the mouth may also occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. here are some precautions to use medicine. Before using fluorouracil, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or to flucytosine; or to capecitabine; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as peanut oil found in some brands), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: a certain enzyme deficiency .
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: red/irritated/infected/open sores on the skin.
This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths, and sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. After using fluorouracil cream, wait 2 hours before applying sunscreen or moisturizer to the treated area. Do not use other skin products including creams, lotions, medications, or cosmetics unless instructed by your doctor to do so.
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