Imiquimod

Chemical formula: C₁₄H₁₆N₄  Molecular mass: 240.304 g/mol  PubChem compound: 57469

Therapeutic indications

Imiquimod is indicated for:

External genital and perianal warts (condylomata acuminata)

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)

Imiquimod cream is indicated for the topical treatment of external genital and perianal warts (condylomata acuminata) in adults.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

Superficial basal cell carcinoma

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)

Small superficial basal cell carcinomas (sBCCs) in adults.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

Actinic keratosis

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)

Clinically typical, nonhyperkeratotic, nonhypertrophic actinic keratoses (AKs) on the face or scalp in immunocompetent adult patients when size or number of lesions limit the efficacy and/or acceptability of cryotherapy and other topical treatment options are contraindicated or less appropriate.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

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