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Carac Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Carac Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Carac® (fluorouracil)  Structural Formula Illustration

Carac (fluorouracil) is indicated for the topical treatment of multiple actinic or solar keratoses of the face and anterior scalp.

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Carac Patient Information: Side Effects

Serious side effects are not likely to occur. Stop using fluorouracil topical and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; or hives).

Fluorouracil topical may cause skin irritation, dryness, scaling or peeling (exfoliation), rash, and other local reactions. Eye irritation has also been reported. If these side effects are excessive or worsen with continued treatment, contact your doctor.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doc...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Carac Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths. Fluorouracil belongs to a class of medications known as anti-metabolites. It works by blocking the growth of abnormal cells that cause the skin condition.

HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using this medication and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Use this medication as directed by your doctor. Before you apply this medication to the skin, clean ...

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What is Carac Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

Carac - User Reviews

Carac User Reviews

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