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fluorouracil, flure-oh-yoor-a-sill, belongs to the group, medicines known as antimetabolites, when applied to the skin, treat certain skin problems, cancer, conditions that could become cancerous if not treated, fluorouracil interferes with the growth, abnormal cells, which are eventually destroyed, fluorouracil, dosage forms topical, cream, topical solution, using the medicine, weighed against the good it will do, for topical fluorouracil, allergic reaction to fluorouracil, allergic to any other substances, foods, preservatives, dyes, pregnant, intend to become pregnant, fluorouracil applied to the skin has not been shown to cause problems in humans, absorbed through the skin and there is a chance that it could cause birth defects , before using this medicine, when breast-feeding , although fluorouracil applied to the skin has not been shown to cause problems in nursing babies, absorbed through the skin, fluorouracil on the skin in children with use in other age groups, haven't been studied specifically in older people, problems in older people, fluorouracil on the skin, elderly with use in other age groups, is not expected to cause different side effects, problems in older people, in younger adults, other medical problems, fluorouracil on the skin, any other medical problems, dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase, dpd, enzyme deficiency, may increase my chance, getting serious side effects, other skin problems, aggravated, keep using this medicine for the full time, do not use more often, for a longer time, apply enough medicine each time to cover the entire affected area with a thin layer, after washing the area with soap and water and drying carefully, use a cotton-tipped applicator, fingertips to apply the medicine in a thin layer to my skin, apply this medicine with my fingertips, make sure you wash my hands immediately afterwards, to prevent, the medicine from accidentally getting, in my eyes, mouth, fluorouracil, redness, soreness, scaling, peeling, affected skin after 1, 2 weeks, this effect may last for several weeks after you stop using the medicine and is, expected, sometimes a pink, smooth area is left when the skin treated with this medicine heals, this area will usually fade after 1 to 2 months, consult doctor before you stop using this medicine without first checking with a physician, the reaction is very uncomfortable, fluorouracil will be different for different patients, follow a physician's orders, the directions on the label, the average doses, fluorouracil, dose is different, for cream, dosage form, for precancerous skin condition caused by the sun, use the 0.5%, 1% cream on the affected areas, skin one, two times a day, the 5% cream, used on the hands, for skin cancer , use the 5% cream on the affected areas, skin two times a day, treatment may continue for several weeks, for topical solution, dosage form, for precancerous skin condition caused by the sun, use the 1% solution on the affected areas, skin one, two times a day, the 2%, 5% solution, used on the hands, for skin cancer , use the 5% solution on the affected areas, skin two times a day, treatment may continue for several weeks, if i miss a dose, apply it, more than a few hours have passed, skip the missed dose, back to my regular dosing schedule, miss more than one dose, keep out of a child's reach, store away from heat and direct light, in other damp places, heat, moisture, the medicine to break down, protect the solution from freezing, do not keep outdated medicine, medicine no longer needed, discarded medicine is out of a child's reach, precautions, know the side effects, a physician check my progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly, for unwanted effects, apply this medicine very carefully when using it on my face, avoid getting any, in my eyes, nose, mouth, while using this medicine, for 1, 2 months after you stop using it, skin may become more sensitive to sunlight than usual and too much sunlight may increase the effect, the drug, during this period, stay out, direct sunlight, especially between the hours, 10:00 a.m, 3:00 p.m, wear protective clothing, a hat and sunglasses, apply a sun block product that has a skin protection factor, spf, at least 15, some patients may require a product with a higher spf number, especially if they have a fair complexion, a sunlamp, tanning bed, booth, a severe reaction from the sun, side effects, along with its needed effects, some unwanted effects, side effects may occur, may need medical attention, check with a physician immediately, side effects occur, redness and swelling, normal skin, side effects may go away during treatment, body adjusts to the medicine, side effects continue, worsen, bothersome, burning feeling where medicine is applied, increased sensitivity, skin to sunlight, itching, oozing, skin rash , soreness, tenderness, skin, darkening, skin, scaling, watery eyes, other side effects, brand names, carac efudex fluoroplex, efudex fluoroplex, another commonly used name is 5-fu, category antineoplastic, topical