Aldara
Designed to target viral or abnormal cell lesions and to alleviate site-specific skin conditions.
Aldara details
- Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis · Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma · Genital Warts
- Alternative names
- Zyclara
- Therapeutic class
- Immunomodulator
- Pharmacological class
- Imidazoquinoline
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to imiquimod
- Minor side effects
- erythema; excoriation; scaling; oedema
- Moderate side effects
- erosion; ulceration; application site pain
- Serious side effects
- severe inflammatory reaction, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Manufacturer
- Viatris
- Onset Time
- 4–8 weeks
- Duration
- as prescribed
- Storage instructions
- Do not freeze; store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Not for children unless specified.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Consult doctor prior to use. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Precautions and warnings
avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; limit exposure to sunlight; do not apply to broken skin
Patient summary
designed to target viral or abnormal cell lesions and to alleviate site-specific skin conditions.
Mechanism of action
Functions as an immune response modifier, inducing the production of interferon-alpha and other cytokines to localise immune activity at the application site.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Aldara
Aldara is a topical brand of Imiquimod, an immune response modifier used to treat Actinic Keratosis, Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma and Genital Warts. The same active ingredient is also sold under the brand name Zyclara. This medication is supplied in 5% strength sachets and produced by Viatris.
Buying Aldara online
Aldara is registered across 14 markets, making it one of the most ordered treatments of its type across the region, with deliveries managed for patients in Japan, the UAE and Singapore, as well as Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. While the original Viatris version is widely recognised, generic Imiquimod, often produced in India, offers a far more affordable alternative for expats and residents who require reliable access to their medication regardless of local pharmacy stocks.