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Imiquimod (INN) is a prescription medication that acts as an immune response modifier. It is marketed by MEDA AB, Graceway Pharmaceuticals and iNova Pharmaceuticals under the trade name Aldara and by Mochida as Beselna. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• --Imiquimod comes as a cream to apply to the skin.¹
• --Approved by FDA to treat actinic keratosis and external genital warts.²
• --Imiquimod 5% cream is more effective than 1% cream for genital warts.³

Top Resources on Imiquimod

• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Imiquimod Topical
• National Cancer Institute (NCI): FDA Approval For Imiquimod
• Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Imiquimod (Topical Route)
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Imiquimod
• First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Imiquimod
• Revolution Health: Imiquimod Topical
• WrongDiagnosis: Imiquimod
• Wolters Kluwer Health (via Drugs.com): Imiquimod
• DrugDigest: Imiquimod
• Consumer Reports Health: Imiquimod Topical

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Imiquimod Topical
2. ↑ National Cancer Institute (NCI): FDA Approval For Imiquimod
3. ↑ Healthwise (via WebMD): Imiquimod

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