ZYCLARA (imiquimod), topical chemotherapy
DERMATOLOGY - New medicinal product
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Posted on
Apr 15 2016
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No clinical benefit demonstrated in the topical treatment of actinic keratosis
- ZYCLARA, imiquimod 3.75%, has Marketing Authorisation in the topical treatment of clinically typical, nonhyperkeratotic, nonhypertrophic, visible or palpable actinic keratosis of the full face or balding scalp in immunocompetent adults when other topical treatment options are contraindicated or less appropriate.
- It has demonstrated its efficacy versus placebo but has not been compared with ALDARA, imiquimod 5%.
- This is a second-line treatment, after failure of other topical treatments.
Clinical Benefit
Low |
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Clinical Added Value
no clinical added value |
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