Aldara
Imiquimod 5% cream, applied to the skin for actinic keratosis, superficial basal cell carcinoma and genital warts. An immune response modifier.
- Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis · Basal Cell Carcinoma · Genital Warts
- Alternative names
- Zyclara
- Therapeutic class
- Immunomodulator
- Pharmacological class
- Imidazoquinoline
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to imiquimod
- Minor side effects
- erythema; excoriation; scaling; oedema
- Moderate side effects
- erosion; ulceration; application site pain
- Serious side effects
- severe inflammatory reaction, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Originator
- Viatris
- Onset time
- 4–8 weeks
- Duration
- as prescribed
- Storage instructions
- Do not freeze; store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Not for children unless specified.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Consult doctor prior to use. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Precautions and warnings
avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; limit exposure to sunlight; do not apply to broken skin
Patient summary
Imiquimod 5% cream, applied to the skin for actinic keratosis, superficial basal cell carcinoma and genital warts. An immune response modifier.
Mechanism of action
Functions as an immune response modifier, inducing the production of interferon-alpha and other cytokines to localise immune activity at the application site.
Aldara is a topical brand of Imiquimod, an immune response modifier used to treat Actinic Keratosis, Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma and Genital Warts. The same active ingredient is also sold under the brand name Zyclara. This medication is supplied in 5% strength sachets.
Buying Aldara online
While the original Viatris version is widely recognised, generic Imiquimod, often produced in India, offers a far more affordable alternative for expats and residents who require reliable access to their medication regardless of local pharmacy stocks.
Is the Aldara sold here the branded version?
No. Aldara is the originator brand name, made by Viatris, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (imiquimod) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How is Aldara priced?
Aldara comes in a 5% strength, in packs of 3 to 36 sachets, and the price per sachet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per sachet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What other names is Aldara sold under?
Other brands of imiquimod include Zyclara.
What conditions is Aldara used for?
Aldara contains imiquimod, used for actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma and genital warts. Imiquimod functions as an immune response modifier, inducing the production of interferon-alpha and other cytokines to localise immune activity at the application site.
When does Aldara start working?
Imiquimod usually starts to work within 4 to 8 weeks. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
What side effects can Aldara cause?
The common side effects of imiquimod are erythema, excoriation, scaling and oedema. Less common ones include erosion, ulceration and application site pain. Serious but less common side effects include severe inflammatory reaction, which needs urgent medical attention.
Do I need a prescription to buy Aldara in Thailand?
No, not online: Yasabai does not ask for a prescription to order Aldara. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Aldara to Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Aldara is the originator brand name, made by Viatris. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Viatris and do not ship the original Aldara.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Imiquimod) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.