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Fluo 1% Cream is used to treat skin conditions such as keratosis (skin growths), some simple skin cancers, keratoacanthoma (a firm nodule on the skin), and Bowen’s disease. It may also be helpful in the treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma. It contains Fluorouracil, which destroys cancerous and pre-cancerous cells while having little effect on normal cells. Common side effects of Fluo 1% Cream are nausea, dizziness, headache, and taste disturbance.
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About Fluo 1% Cream
Fluo 1% Cream is an anti-cancer medicine used to treat skin conditions such as keratosis (growths of skin), some simple skin cancers, keratoacanthoma (a firm nodule on the skin), and Bowen’s disease. It may also be useful in the treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma.
Fluo 1% Cream contains ‘Fluorouracil’, which works by destroying cancerous and pre-cancerous cells whilst having little effect on the normal cells.
Depending on your medical condition, you should use Fluo 1% Cream for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. In some cases, Fluo 1% Cream may cause side effects such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and taste disturbance. Do not be reluctant to talk with your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
Avoid using Fluo 1% Cream if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or breastfeeding. Fluo 1% Cream is not recommended for children under 18 years. Do not cover the treated skin with dressings. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.
Uses of Fluo 1% Cream
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Medicinal Benefits
Fluo 1% Cream belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines used to treat skin conditions, such as some simple skin cancers, keratoacanthoma (a firm nodule on the skin), and Bowen’s disease. It is also indicated in the treatment of multiple actinic or solar keratoses of the face and anterior scalp. It may also be useful in the treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma. Fluo 1% Cream contains ‘Fluorouracil’, which works by destroying cancerous and pre-cancerous cells whilst having little effect on the normal cells.
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Drug Warnings
Do not use Fluo 1% Cream if you are allergic to any of its components, if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or if you are breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have reduced or no activity of the DPD (dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase) enzyme or if you are using medicines to treat chickenpox or shingles (brivudine, sorivudine) or have used them in the last four weeks. Avoid contact with Fluo 1% Cream by eyes or mouth. Take special care while applying Fluo 1% Cream around the eyelids, nose, or lips. Do not use the cream on open cuts as it can lead to too much absorption of cream into the bloodstream, leading to harmful effects. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as the fabric (clothing, bedding, or dressing) that has been in contact with Fluo 1% Cream burns easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing the fabric may not totally remove it, but it might reduce product build-up.
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Alcohol
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It is not known if alcohol affects Fluo 1% Cream. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Do not use Fluo 1% Cream if you are pregnant or think you are pregnant. Consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant whilst on treatment with Fluo 1% Cream.
Breast Feeding
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Do not use Fluo 1% Cream if you are breastfeeding. If use during breastfeeding is necessary, breastfeeding should be discontinued.
Driving
Not applicable
Fluo 1% Cream does not affect your ability to drive.
Liver
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Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns.
Kidney
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Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
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Fluo 1% Cream is not recommended for children below 18 years.
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Fluo 1% Cream is used to treat Keratosis/multiple actinic or solar keratosis, some simple skin cancers, keratoacanthoma, Bowen’s disease, and superficial basal cell carcinoma.
Fluo 1% Cream works by destroying cancerous and pre-cancerous cells whilst having little effect on normal cells.
Fluo 1% Cream may impair male and female fertility. It is not recommended for men attempting to father a child. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.
Do not stop using Fluo 1% Cream on your own. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to use Fluo 1% Cream for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while using Fluo 1% Cream.
No, Fluo 1% Cream is not a vesicant. It is classified as an irritant which can cause local inflammation and discomfort if it leaks outside the vein (extravasation). However, it does not cause the extensive tissue damage associated with vesicants.
Yes, Fluo 1% Cream is safe if it is used in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
No, Fluo 1% Cream is not a steroid. It is an antimetabolite chemotherapy medication that is used to inhibit cancer cell growth by interfering with DNA and RNA synthesis.
Yes, Fluo 1% Cream may cause fatigue as a common side effect. If you experience fatigue, limit alcohol and caffeine, stay hydrated and consider taking therapy.
Yes, Fluo 1% Cream and efudex are the same in terms of their active ingredient. Efudex is the brand name for the topical formulation of Fluo 1% Cream that is used to treat skin conditions like actinic keratosis and superficial basal cell carcinoma. Fluo 1% Cream refers to the drug that exists in both intravenous and topic forms used for cancer treatment.
Fluo 1% Cream is not known to cause scarring. It is an effective treatment for problematic scars, including keloids and hypertrophic scars.
Yes, Fluo 1% Cream may cause headaches as a side effect. If you experience a headache manage it with stress, getting enough sleep, staying hydrated and applying cold or warm compress.
The side effects of Fluo 1% Cream include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, hair loss, weakness, increased risk of infection, decreased blood cells, and mouth ulcers. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.
Daily application of Fluo 1% Cream to normal skin results in noticeable morphological changes in the epidermis.Therefore, Fluo 1% Cream can be used on normal skin only if prescribed by the doctor.
Yes, Fluo 1% Cream can be used for warts, particularly plantar warts. It works by disrupting abnormal cell growth in the wart, helping to remove it over time.
Yes, Fluo 1% Cream is a type of topical chemotherapy. It is commonly used to treat certain skin conditions, such as actinic keratosis and superficial basal cell carcinoma, by targeting and destroying abnormal or precancerous cells.
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