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This product is used in the treatment of colorectal and breast cancer. It works by interfering with the growth cycle of the cancer cells.
Last text update: 2010-12-03
Last data update: 2012-01-14
General Information:
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 400 users taking Carac (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Carac (Fluorouracil)
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i have just used efudix cream for it was ok on my scalp, but i had to stop putting it on my face after 12 days due to swelling and pain. have to go back to see the dermo. next week. i am 78 years old and not sqeamish.
- 78 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-06-27 07:18:16
I USE FLUOROURACIL AS EFUDIX 5% CREAM.AS ANTI SKIN CANCER, IT IS VERY EFFECTIVE WITH ONLY SLIGHT REDNESS AS SIDE EFFECT. MY AGE IS 82
- 82 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-05-22 11:51:38
I am actually using Carac cream 0.5% once a day on my forehead for the past 3 weeks 3 more days to go Side effect are less than described by my dermatologist slight burning increased redness that's all . then next wednesday. To finish the treatment one week of Topicort 0.05%cream will let you know the result in April I am a young 75
- 76 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-03-13 19:44:50
