Florac 500mg Injection

Florac 500mg Injection

Gain a clear understanding of Florac 500mg Injection, a product by Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd formulated with the salt combination Fluorouracil (500mg). This medication is commonly used for Actinic keratosis. Continue reading to explore comprehensive details about its application and other essential information to help you make informed decisions regarding your health needs.

Information about Florac 500mg Injection (Brand: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd) - Uses: Actinic keratosis

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  • MRP: ₹ 21.26
  • Packing: 10.0 ml in 1 vial
  • Salt Combination: Fluorouracil (500mg)
  • Brand: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Uses: Actinic keratosis

Description

  • Florac 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of certain skin problems, including cancer or conditions that could become cancerous if not treated
  • It may be used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor
  • Florac 500mg Injection is for external use only
  • You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor
  • The affected area should be clean and dry before application of the ointment
  • You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine
  • This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it
  • Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased
  • If your condition goes on for longer than 3-6 weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know.
  • Some common side effects include skin irritation, redness or itching at the site of application
  • Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration
  • Avoid direct contact of the medicine with your eyes
  • In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.
  • It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another cream for the treatment
  • This medicine is not advised to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Ask your doctor if it is safe
  • It makes your skin more sensitive to sunlight, wear protective clothing or use an effective sunscreen.

Cautions

Liver: No interaction found/established
Kidney: No interaction found/established
Driving: No interaction found/established
Breast feeding: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Florac 500mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.^The baby's skin should not come into direct contact with the treated area of skin. Water-miscible cream/gel is preferred as ointments may expose the baby to harmful effects of Florac 500mg Injection via licking.
Pregnency: UNSAFE: Florac 500mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Alcohol: No interaction found/established
Drug Action: Antimetabolites
Therapeutic class: ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Pyrimidine Analog

Uses

Uses of Florac 500mg Injection

  • In Actinic keratosis Actinic keratosis is an abnormal rough and scaly growth of skin, due to long-term exposure to the sun
  • These lesions can lead to skin cancer and need medical attention
  • Florac 500mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells
  • This helps to prevent skin cancer and also improves the skin texture.Use it as prescribed by the doctor and follow all the instructions carefully.
Missed Doses
N/A

FAQs

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Florac 500mg Injection
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Hair loss
  • Diarrhea
  • Bronchospasm
  • Infection
  • Myelosuppression
  • Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood)
  • General discomfort
  • Itching
  • Skin exfoliation
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Febrile neutropenia
  • Angina (heart related chest pain)
  • ECG changes
  • Decreased immunity

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