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Fluorouracil

Fluorouracil is a topical medication used to treat solar keratoses and sun-damaged skin.

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Also known as

Efudix, 5-FU, APOC-5FU, Tolak

Conditions treated

Solar keratoses
Bowen's disease

Usual dosage

Route of administration:

topical

Dosage:

Apply
0
cream
once daily

How to take

Warnings

Pregnancy

This drug has caused, is suspected to have caused or may be expected to cause, an increased incidence of human foetal malformations or irreversible damage. This drug may also have adverse pharmacological effects.

Breastfeeding

You should not take this drug while breastfeeding

Food

Alcohol

Drug interactions

More information

Download information

Patient information handout (PDF)

News/blog articles

Non-surgical treatments for non-melanoma skin cancers
13 Sep
2023
Non-surgical treatments for non-melanoma skin cancers

Some early skin cancers affect only the top layers of the skin. Although they can be removed surgically, there are other methods of treatment which may offer advantages such as less scarring or expense.

Ingenol mebutate withdrawn
30 Jul
2021
Ingenol mebutate withdrawn

Ingenol mebutate, a treatment for solar keratoses, has been associated with an increase in skin cancer diagnoses in people who have used it. As from late 2020, it has been withdrawn from sale in Australia.

Recommended websites

Efudix cream: consumer medicine information
National Prescribing Service

Information about the uses of Efudix (fluorouracil), how to take it, potential side effects and contraindications.

Date accessed:
 
21 Jul
 
2021

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