1. Why am I using APOC-5FU?
APOC-5FU contains the active ingredient fluorouracil. APOC-5FU is used to treat solar keratoses, also known as actinic keratoses or sunspots and Bowen's disease (type of skin cancer).
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using APOC-5FU? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I use APOC-5FU?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to fluorouracil or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use APOC-5FU? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with APOC-5FU and affect how it works.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.
4. How do I use APOC-5FU?
Carefully follow all directions given by your doctor or other healthcare professionals.
- Apply APOC-5FU once or twice daily as advised by your doctor.
More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use APOC-5FU? in the full CMI.
5. What should I know while using APOC-5FU?
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For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using APOC-5FU? in the full CMI.
6. Are there any side effects?
Common side effects include soreness and pain, itchiness or irritation, darkening or reddening of the skin, burning, crusting, increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun, rash, dermatitis, and scarring.
Serious side effects include stomach problems such as severe pain, cramps, bloody diarrhoea and vomiting, swelling and soreness of the mouth and tongue, fever and chills, or severe pain or ulceration at the site of application.
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.