Generic Carac Cream (Flonida Cream) – Product Information
Generic Carac cream (Flonida Cream) is used for the topical treatment of multiple actinic or solar keratoses of the face and anterior scalp. It is also used to treat other conditions such as basal cell carcinomas of the skin, Bowen's disease (a type of skin cancer), psoriasis, genital warts and porokeratosis (an unusual inherited skin condition causing dry patches on the arms and legs).
The active ingredient present in Generic Carac cream is Fluorouracil.
Fluorouracil cream is marketed under trade names such as Carac, Flonida, Fluorouracil Topical, 5-Fluorouracil, 5-FU, Efudex, Fluoroplex and under various other brand names. Generic Carac® Cream, (Flonida cream 1% & Flonida Cream 5%) , contains Fluorouracil for topical dermatologic use.
Dosage And Administration
Generic Carac cream (Flonida cream) comes in 1% and 5% dosage forms in a 10 grams tube. Generic Carac cream should be applied twice daily with fingertips and hands should be washed thouroughly after application. The usual duration of treatment for an initial course of therapy is three to four weeks, but this may be prolonged. Lesions on the face usually respond more quickly than those on the trunk or lower limbs whilst lesions on the hands and forearms respond more slowly.
Healing may not be complete until one or two months after therapy is stopped. The recommended dosage of Generic Carac cream is given below:
Dosage for Treatment of Pre-malignant Conditions in Adults
The cream should be applied thinly to the affected area once or twice daily. an occlusive dressing is not essential.
Dosage for Treatment of Malignant Conditions in Adults
The cream should be applied once or twice daily under an occlusive dressing where this is practicable.The cream should not harm healthy skin. Treatment should be continued until there is marked inflammatory response from the treated area, preferably with some erosion in the case of pre-malignant conditions. Severe discomfort may be alleviated by the use of topical steroid cream.
Generic Carac Cream Tablets - Contraindications
Generic Carac Cream is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Fluorouracil or to any component present in Generic Carac (Flonida cream).
Fluorouracil may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Fluorouracil is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus.
Generic Carac should not be used in patients with dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) enzyme deficiency.
Side Effects of Generic Carac Cream Tablets
The common side effects reported in patients treated with Generic Fluorouracil cream (Flonida cream) include pain, pruritus, burning, irritation, inflammation, allergic contact dermatitis and telangiectasia have been reported. Occasionally, hyperpigmentation and scarring have also been reported.
More Details on Generic Fluorouracil cream
For more details on Generic Carac (Generic Fluorouracil cream) please read the Prescribing Information or watch the the presentation below.
Fluorouracil Cream for Treatment of Keratoses & Skin Lesions