Fluo 1% Cream 10 gm
West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd
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Fluo 1% Cream 10 gm belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines 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 10 gm contains ‘Fluorouracil’, which works by destroying cancerous and pre-cancerous cells whilst having little effect on the normal cells.
Use Fluo 1% Cream 10 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Fluo 1% Cream 10 gm 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 10 gm if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or breastfeeding. Fluo 1% Cream 10 gm 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.
Keratosis/multiple actinic or solar keratosis, some simple skin cancers, keratoacanthoma, Bowen’s disease, and superficial basal cell carcinoma.
Fluo 1% Cream 10 gm 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 10 gm contains ‘Fluorouracil’, which works by destroying cancerous and pre-cancerous cells whilst having little effect on the normal cells.
Do not use Fluo 1% Cream 10 gm 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 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 of Fluo 1% Cream 10 gm with eyes or mouth. Take special care while applying Fluo 1% Cream 10 gm 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 10 gm burns easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing the fabric may not totally remove it, but it might reduce product build-up.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Fluo 1% Cream 10 gm may interact with medicines used to treat chickenpox or shingles (brivudine, sorivudine).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have reduced or no activity of the DPD (dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase) enzyme.
It is not known if alcohol affects Fluo 1% Cream 10 gm. Please consult your doctor.
Do not use Fluo 1% Cream 10 gm if you are pregnant or think you are pregnant. Consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant whilst on treatment with Fluo 1% Cream 10 gm.
Do not use Fluo 1% Cream 10 gm if you are breastfeeding. If use during breastfeeding is necessary, breastfeeding should be discontinued.
Fluo 1% Cream 10 gm does not affect your ability to drive.
Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns.
Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Fluo 1% Cream 10 gm is not recommended for children below 18 years.
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Expires on or after - Sep-23
Keratosis: It is a skin condition that is characterised by scaly, rough patches of skin which develop due to years of sun exposure. It is generally found on the face, forearms, neck, scalp, and back of hands.
Skin cancer: It is the abnormal growth of skin cells that occurs due to the sun’s harmful rays. Symptoms include a lump of growth on the skin.
Keratoacanthoma: It is the skin tumour that occurs on the sun’s exposed area of the skin. Symptoms include a raised lesion on the sun-exposed area, such as the face and hands.
Bowen’s disease: It is a very early form of skin cancer which is characterised by red, scaly skin patches.
Superficial basal cell carcinoma: It is a type of skin cancer which develops on the areas of skin exposed to the sun, such as the face.
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