Generic name:fluorouracil (topical route) [ flure-oh-URE-a-sil ]
Drug class:Topical antineoplastics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 26, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Carac
- Efudex
- Fluoroplex
Available Dosage Forms:
- Cream
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antineoplastic Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Antimetabolite
Uses for Efudex
Fluorouracil topical is used to treat actinic or solar keratoses and a type of skin cancer called superficial basal cell carcinoma.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Efudex
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of fluorouracil topical in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of fluorouracil topical in geriatric patients.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precauti...
