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For actinic or solar keratosis: Adults—Apply to the affected area 2 times a day for 2 to 4 weeks. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For superficial basal cell carcinomas: Adults—Apply to the affected area 2 times a day for 3 to 6 weeks. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Fluorouracil topical (for the skin) is used to treat scaly overgrowths of skin (actinic or solar keratosis). Fluorouracil topical is also used to treat superficial basal cell carcinoma. Fluorouracil topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a skin cream or solution that treats skin cancer. It’s a chemotherapy agent that destroys cancer cells. Follow the instructions on the label to safely apply this cream or solution on your skin.
It's available as 5% topical cream and solution, and as 2% solution. Both strengths can treat actinic keratosis, a precancerous skin condition caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light over time. But only fluorouracil 5% is approved to treat basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer.
This medication is used on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths. Fluorouracil belongs to a class of medications known as anti-metabolites. It works by blocking the...
Topical fluorouracil 5% cream is often abbreviated to 5-FU. The trade name in New Zealand is Efudix™ and it is a prescription medicine. It is a cytotoxic agent or antimetabolite and it is toxic to living cells, especially to certain cancer or precancerous cells. It destroys sun-damaged skin cells, so the skin appears smoother and more youthful.
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. This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Drugs and Supplements. Fluorouracil (Topical Route) Side Effects. Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex ®. Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Detailed Fluorouracil Topical dosage information for adults. Includes dosages for Basal Cell Carcinoma and Keratosis; plus renal, liver and dialysis adjustments.
Fluorouracil cream and topical solution are used to treat actinic or solar keratoses (scaly or crusted lesions [skin areas] caused by years of too much exposure to sunlight). Fluorouracil cream and topical solution are also used to treat a type of skin cancer called superficial basal cell carcinoma if usual types of treatment cannot be used.