Last update June 7, 2020
Compatible
We do not have alternatives for Imiquimod since it is relatively safe.
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Main tradenames from several countries containing Imiquimod in its composition:
Variable | Value | Unit |
---|---|---|
Oral Bioavail. | derm: 0.6 | % |
Molecular weight | 240 | daltons |
T½ | 24 | hours |
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This is a immune-response modifier, used in the local treatment of genital and perianal warts, cutaneous basal cell tumors and actinic keratosis.
Administered topically, once a day or every two days for several weeks, according to pathology.
Since the last update we have not found any published data on its excretion in breastmilk.
The cutaneous absorption to the patient's blood is extremely low: 0.6% with a Cmax of 0.32 to 1.6 ng/mL (EMA 2016, Wu 2012, Kulp 2010, Harrison 2004, FDA 2004), which makes it very unlikely that there is transfer in significant amounts to breastmilk.
It is used in the topical treatment of infantile hemangiomas from a month of life (Satterfield 2019, Craiglow 2013, Ho 2007).
As with any product applied to the skin, it is prudent to avoid its use in areas near the breast and nipple so that there is no risk of swallowing by the infant.