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Imiquimod 37.5 mg/g Cream, 1 bottle — NDC 0093-3133-31 (Billing 00093-3133-31)

by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. · 1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON / 7.5 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP

This is a package of 1 bottle of Imiquimod 37.5 mg/g Cream from Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., marketed since Jul 2020 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $113.12 per g (NADAC). It is this product's only package size.

NDC 00093-3133-31
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 0093-3133-31 billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 0093-3133-31
Product NDC 0093-3133
11-digit billing NDC 00093313331
NCPDP billing unit GM — per gram (weight)
RxCUI 967017
UNII P1QW714R7M
Application # NDA022483
SPL Set ID 9f2cbefd-f295-47e2-8a9e-3e7c5812c963
Mechanism of action Interferon Inducers
Physiologic effect Increased Cytokine Activity; Increased Cytokine Production
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2020-07-30
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance IMIQUIMOD

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 90773040003715
GPI class Imiquimod Pump
GCN Seq No 068613
GCN 31436
HICL code 012998
Ingredient (HICL) Imiquimod
HIC1 code Z
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Body As A Whole
HIC2 code Z2
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Antihistamines, Antiserotonins, Immunosuppressants
HIC3 code Z2G
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Immunomodulators
AHFS code 84:18.00.00
AHFS class Antiproliferants
FDB label name IMIQUIMOD 3.75% CREAM PUMP
FDB brand name Imiquimod
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 068613
  • GCN: 31436
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 90773040003715
  • HICL (First Databank): 012998
  • AHFS class code: 84:18.00.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 967017
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 0093-3133-31 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00093-3133-31. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Antivirals class.

Drug family (ATC) Antivirals
How it works Interferon Inducers
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name IMIQUIMOD 3.75% CREAM PUMP Ingredient Imiquimod
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Imiquimod cream is used to treat certain types of actinic keratoses (flat, scaly growths on the skin caused by too much sun exposure), superficial basal cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer), and warts on the skin of the genital and anal areas. Imiquimod is in a class of medications called immune response modifiers. It may work by increasing the activity of the body's immune system. Imiquimod cream does not cure warts, and new warts may appear during treatment. It is not known whether imiquimod cream prevents the spread of warts to other people.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Imiquimod 5% cream treats actinic keratosis on the face or scalp, certain superficial basal cell carcinomas, and external genital or perianal warts. Which one you use it for decide...
  • Wash the area with mild soap and let it dry. Put the cream on before bed and rub it in until it vanishes. Wash it off with mild soap and water after the recommended hours. Wash you...
  • Yes, local skin reactions are very common. Expect redness, itching, burning, flaking and crusting. If the skin weeps, breaks open, or you feel flu-like, call your doctor. A rest pe...
  • Is it normal for my skin to get red and sore?
📖 Read our full Imiquimod Topical guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Imiquimod — tap one for details:

Dimethylsulfoxide (dmso)Moderate Turpentine OilModerate AlchemillaMinor
🌿 Every supplement checked against Imiquimod (3 interactions) — ranked by severity →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer gPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $113.121 $848.41 / 7.5 g
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $86.24 $646.83 / 7.5 g
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $132.93 $996.94 / 7.5 g
NADAC price history (per g) — tap or hover for the price & month
Feb 2026 Apr 2026 Jun 2026 Sep 2026 $118.629 $107.043
▼ Down 4% over the last 8 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
00093-3133-31 You're viewing this Main listing 1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON / 7.5 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP 2020-07-30 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Imiquimod 37.5 mg/g 51672-4174-06 Sun 28 packets $36.229 AB Availability likely save 68%
Imiquimod 37.5 mg/gthis 00093-3133-31 Teva 1 bottle $113.121 — Availability likely —
Imiquimod 37.5 mg/g 68682-0272-75 Oceanside 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Zyclara 37.5 mg/g 99207-0270-01 Bausch 4 packets — — FDA listed —
Zyclara 37.5 mg/g 99207-0271-01 Bausch 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Imiquimod 37.5 mg/g 87519-0004-75 Anvi 1 bottle — AB FDA listed —
About this product: this is an authorized generic — the brand-name product marketed without its brand name. Other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2011
First FDA approval
Jul 2011
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
15 years listed
🛡️
2030
Latest patent/protection listed
not a guaranteed launch date
✅Generic appears available

FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available — see Therapeutic equivalents.

🛡️ Latest patent/protection date listed: FDA patent/protection data lists protections through Apr 2030. This may affect when a full generic version becomes widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.
📅 FDA approved Jul 15, 2011 RLD RS ⏳ ~3.6 yr to latest listed protection

Why the date isn’t exact: Generic timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added, removed, or worked around with a narrower label — and FDA approval does not always mean a pharmacy can get the generic today.

Patents & exclusivity — FDA Orange Book
US 8236816 — method of use (U-68)
US 8222270 — method of use (U-68)
US 10238645 — method of use (U-172)
US 10238645 — method of use (U-1455)
US 8299109 — method of use (U-68)
US 8598196 — method of use (U-172)
US 11318130 — method of use (U-68)
US 11202752 — method of use (U-1455)
US 11202752 — method of use (U-172)
US 10238644 — method of use (U-68)
US 11850245 — method of use (U-1455)
US 11850245 — method of use (U-172)
US 10918635 — method of use (U-172)
US 10918635 — method of use (U-1455)
US 8598196 — method of use (U-1455)
2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029
Today
LOE
Substance patent Formulation patent Method-of-use patent Exclusivity Pediatric +6mo
🏛️FDA exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection. It’s separate from patents and may be shorter than patent protection.
🧪Product / substance patents
Patents covering the active ingredient, product, formulation, or related drug features.
🎯Method-of-use patents
Patents covering specific approved uses. These can sometimes be carved out with a “skinny label,” but not always.
🛈 What do these terms mean?
Patent
Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Substance patent
Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
Formulation (product) patent
Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
Method-of-use patent
A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
Skinny label
A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
Exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
Paragraph IV
A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
RLD / RS
Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
TE / AB rating
FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
LOE (loss of exclusivity)
The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.

Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.

Listed patents (15)
PatentTypeUse codeExpires
US 8236816 ↗ Method of use U-68 Dec 11, 2029
US 8222270 ↗ Method of use U-68 Dec 11, 2029
US 10238645 ↗ Method of use U-172 Aug 18, 2029
US 10238645 ↗ Method of use U-1455 Aug 18, 2029
US 8299109 ↗ Method of use U-68 Dec 11, 2029
US 8598196 ↗ Method of use U-172 Aug 18, 2029
US 11318130 ↗ Method of use U-68 Dec 11, 2029
US 11202752 ↗ Method of use U-1455 Apr 30, 2030
US 11202752 ↗ Method of use U-172 Apr 30, 2030
US 10238644 ↗ Method of use U-68 Dec 11, 2029
US 11850245 ↗ Method of use U-1455 Apr 30, 2030
US 11850245 ↗ Method of use U-172 Apr 30, 2030
US 10918635 ↗ Method of use U-172 Apr 30, 2030
US 10918635 ↗ Method of use U-1455 Apr 30, 2030
US 8598196 ↗ Method of use U-1455 Aug 18, 2029
Common questions
Is there a generic version of IMIQUIMOD 3.75% CREAM PUMP?
Yes — an FDA-approved generic equivalent is listed in the FDA Orange Book for IMIQUIMOD 3.75% CREAM PUMP. See the alternatives section for substitutable, lower-cost products.
The FDA approved a generic — why can’t I get it at my pharmacy yet?
FDA approval and pharmacy availability are two different things. The FDA can approve a generic years before it actually reaches pharmacies, because the brand company may still hold patents or have a settlement that delays the launch. A manufacturer also has to choose to make and sell it, and have supply ready. So a drug can be “FDA-approved generic exists” and still be brand-only at the counter today.
Why do different websites show different generic release dates?
Generic availability is not based on one single date. Some sources use the first exclusivity expiration, some use the last product patent, and others use the latest method-of-use patent. Patent challenges, settlements, licenses, and label carve-outs can also change the real-world launch date. This page shows the underlying Orange Book dates so you can see why estimates may differ.
What does “FDA listed” mean?
It means the product appears in the FDA’s official NDC directory. That’s a good sign a product exists and is intended for the U.S. market, but on its own it does not confirm a pharmacy can fill it today. Where we have recent retail pricing data (NADAC) for a product, we label it “Availability likely” instead.
What does a patent or protection date mean here?
It’s the latest date currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for a patent or exclusivity on the brand product. It can affect when a full generic version becomes widely available — but it is not a guaranteed generic launch date. Generics sometimes arrive earlier (through a settlement or patent challenge) or later (a manufacturer still has to make and sell one).
What does “current Orange Book estimate” mean?
It means we are using the latest patent and exclusivity dates currently listed in the FDA Orange Book. It is not a guaranteed launch date.
Can a generic come out before the last patent expires?
Sometimes. A generic company may challenge a patent, settle with the brand manufacturer, receive a license, or obtain approval with a narrower label that avoids a patented use. In other cases, the last listed protection may delay full-label generic competition.
Can a generic come out after the listed dates?
Yes. Even after patents or exclusivity expire, a generic still needs FDA approval and a manufacturer must choose to market it. Supply, litigation, business decisions, or regulatory issues can delay actual availability.
What is the difference between patents and exclusivity?
Patents are legal protections usually issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FDA exclusivity is marketing protection granted by the FDA. They are separate, and either one can affect generic timing.
Why are there multiple patent dates?
One drug can have several patents covering different things: the active ingredient, a formulation, a manufacturing process, or a specific approved use. That is why a page may show several expiration dates instead of one simple generic date.
Built from FDA Orange Book patent and exclusivity data. Dates are refreshed from public FDA data when available; the marker is max(latest patent expiry, latest exclusivity expiry). Paragraph-IV settlements and first-filer 180-day exclusivity can shift the real date; a method-of-use patent may allow an earlier skinny-label generic for non-protected indications. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII LKG8494WBH
    Benzyl alcohol is a clear liquid used as a preservative and solvent in medicines. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth and dissolves other ingredients to create uniform liquid formulations.
  • UNII 936JST6JCN
    Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
  • UNII X33R8U0062
    Isostearic acid is a fatty acid derived from vegetable oils. It acts as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines, helping blend ingredients together and reducing friction during tablet or capsule manufacturing.
  • UNII A2I8C7HI9T
    Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
  • UNII 4T6H12BN9U
    Petrolatum is a purified mineral oil-based jelly derived from petroleum. In medicines, it acts as an emollient, lubricant, and moisture barrier to soften skin, reduce friction, and help prevent water loss from formulations.
  • UNII CAL22UVI4M
    A synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and fatty acids. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and improves the texture and stability of the medicine.
  • UNII Z8IX2SC1OH
    Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
  • UNII NVZ4I0H58X
    A waxy substance made from sorbitol and stearic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer, helping keep oil and water mixed together and preventing separation in the medicine.
  • UNII 2KR89I4H1Y
    Stearyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from natural oils or made synthetically. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping mix ingredients together and give the product the right texture.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
  • UNII TTV12P4NEE
    Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.

12 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerTeva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Application holderBAUSCH HEALTH US LLC
FDA applicationNDA022483 (NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC)
Labeler code00093
First marketedJul 2020
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio504 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📦 Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients 🧬 Pharmacokinetics 🧬 Pharmacodynamics 🔬 Clinical Studies 🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology 📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 📄 Patient Package Insert 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 121 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% is indicated for the topical treatment of clinically typical, visible, or palpable actinic keratoses (AK) of the face or balding scalp in immunocompetent adults. ( 1.1 ) Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% is indicated for the topical treatment of external genital and perianal warts (EGW) in immunocompetent patients 12 years of age or older. ( 1.2 )

1.1Actinic Keratosis Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% is indicated for the topical treatment of clinically typical, visible or palpable actinic keratoses (AK) of the face or balding scalp in immunocompetent adults.

1.2External Genital Warts Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% is indicated for the topical treatment of external genital and perianal warts (EGW) in immunocompetent patients 12 years of age and older.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For topical use only; Imiquimod Cream is not for oral, ophthalmic, intra-anal or intravaginal use. For topical use only; not for oral, ophthalmic, intra-anal or intravaginal use. ( 2.1 ) AK : Apply a thin layer once daily at bedtime to affected area (either entire face or balding scalp) for two 2-week treatment cycles separated by a 2-week no-treatment period.

Apply up to 0.5 grams at each application. ( 2.2 ) EGW : Apply a thin layer once daily at bedtime until total clearance or up to 8 weeks. Apply up to 0.25 grams at each application.

( 2.3 )

2.1Important Dosage and Administration Instructions Imiquimod Cream is for topical use only. Imiquimod Cream is not for oral, ophthalmic, intra-anal or intravaginal use. Instruct patients on proper application technique.

Wash hands before and after applying Imiquimod Cream. Prime the Imiquimod Cream pump bottle before first use by repeatedly depressing the actuator until the cream is dispensed. It is not necessary to repeat this priming process during treatment.

If an Imiquimod Cream dose is missed, apply the next dose at the regularly scheduled time. Avoid contact with the eyes, lips, nostrils, or inside the anus and vagina. Prescribe no more than 2 boxes (56 packets) or two 7.5 g bottle pumps of Imiquimod Cream for the entire treatment course for AK or EGW.

Discard partially used packets and do not reuse. Discard pump bottles after completion of a full treatment course.

2.2Dosage and Administration for Actinic Keratosis Use Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% for the treatment of AK. Apply a thin layer of Imiquimod Cream once daily before bedtime to the area with AK (either entire face or balding scalp) for two 2-week treatment cycles separated by a 2-week no-treatment period. Rub in until the cream is no longer visible.

Apply up to 0.5 grams (two packets or two full actuations of the pump) of Imiquimod Cream at each application. Leave Imiquimod Cream on the skin for approximately 8 hours and then remove with mild soap and water. For local skin reactions, a dosage interruption of several days may be taken if required based on the patient’s discomfort or severity of the local skin reaction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .

Do not extend either 2-week treatment cycle due to missed doses or rest periods. Assess response to treatment after resolution of local skin reactions. A transient increase in lesion counts may be observed during treatment; however, continue dosing as prescribed.

Continue treatment for the full treatment course even if all AK appear to be gone.

2.3Dosage and Administration for External Genital Warts Use Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% for the treatment of EGW. Apply a thin layer of Imiquimod Cream once daily before bedtime to EGW until total clearance or for up to 8 weeks. To treat the wart area, use up to 0.25 grams (one packet or one full actuation of the pump) at each application.

Leave Imiquimod Cream on the skin for approximately 8 hours and then remove with mild soap and water. For local skin reactions, a dosage interruption of several days may be taken if required by the patient's discomfort or severity of the local skin reaction; resume treatment once the reaction subsides [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Non-occlusive dressings such as cotton gauze or cotton underwear may be used in the management of skin reactions.

Inform uncircumcised patients treating warts under the foreskin to retract the foreskin and clean the area daily. Imiquimod Cream may weaken condoms and vaginal diaphragms, therefore, concurrent use is not recommended.

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 37 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% is a white to faintly yellow cream available in pump bottles. Each pump bottle, when actuated after priming, delivers 0.235 grams of cream. Cream: 3.75% pump. ( 3 )

⛔ Contraindications 7 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~2 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Local Skin Reactions: Intense local inflammatory reactions can occur (e.g., skin weeping, erosion). Dosage interruption may be required. Severe vulvar swelling may occur and lead to urinary retention; interrupt dosing or discontinue for severe vulvar swelling.

( 2.2 , 2.3, 5.1 ) Systemic Reactions : Flu-like signs and symptoms have occurred. Consider dosage interruption for systemic reactions. ( 5.2 ) Ultraviolet Light Exposure Risks : Avoid or minimize exposure to sunlight and sunlamps.

Wear protective clothing. ( 5.3 )

5.1Local Skin Reactions Local skin reactions including skin weeping or erosion have been reported with use of Imiquimod Cream and can occur after a few applications [see Adverse Reactions (6)]. Concomitant use of Imiquimod Cream and any other imiquimod products, in the same treatment area, may increase the risk for and severity of local skin reactions. Imiquimod Cream has the potential to exacerbate inflammatory conditions of the skin, including chronic graft versus host disease.

Severe local inflammatory reactions of the female external genitalia can lead to severe vulvar swelling and to urinary retention. Avoid sexual (genital, anal, oral) contact while Imiquimod Cream is on the skin. To reduce the risk of local skin reactions and manage local skin reactions that occur with Imiquimod Cream treatment: Avoid concomitant use of Imiquimod Cream with any other imiquimod product in the same treatment area.

Avoid application of Imiquimod Cream to skin that is not intact (i.e., any area with an abrasion, cut, burn, rash, infection, or other condition that has altered skin integrity). An interruption of dosing may be required for local skin reactions [see Dosage and Administration (2.2 , 2.3) ] . Interrupt dosing or discontinue Imiquimod Cream for severe vulvar swelling [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] .

If severe local skin reactions occur, instruct patients to remove Imiquimod Cream by washing the treatment area with mild soap and water.

5.2Systemic Reactions Flu-like signs and symptoms have been reported with use of Imiquimod Cream and may accompany, or even precede, local skin reactions [see Adverse Reactions (6) ] . Signs and symptoms may include fatigue, nausea, fever, myalgias, arthralgias, malaise and chills. Concomitant use of Imiquimod Cream and any other imiquimod products may increase the risk for and severity of systemic reactions.

Lymphadenopathy occurred in 2% of subjects with AK treated with Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% and in 3% of subjects treated with Imiquimod Cream, 2.5% and in no patients in the vehicle arm [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. This reaction resolved in all subjects by 4 weeks after completion of treatment. Consider an interruption of dosing if systemic reactions occur .

5.3Ultraviolet Light Exposure Risks Imiquimod Cream may cause heightened sunburn susceptibility. Avoid or minimize exposure to sunlight (including sunlamps) during use of Imiquimod Cream. Instruct patients to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing (e.g., a hat). Advise patients not to use Imiquimod Cream until fully recovered from a sunburn.

5.4Immune Cell Activation in Autoimmune Disease Imiquimod activates immune cells [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . Carefully monitor patients with pre-existing autoimmune conditions who are using Imiquimod Cream.

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Local Skin Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Systemic Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥4%) are local skin reactions (erythema, scabbing/crusting, flaking/scaling/dryness, edema, erosion/ulceration, exudate), headache, application site pain, application site irritation, application site pruritus, fatigue, influenza-like illness, and nausea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch Health US, LLC at 1-800-321-4576 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Actinic Keratosis The data described below reflect exposure to Imiquimod Cream or vehicle in 479 subjects with AK enrolled in two double-blind, vehicle-controlled trials (Studies AK1 and AK2) [see Clinical Studies (14.1 )] . Subjects applied up to two packets of Imiquimod Cream, 3.75%, Imiquimod Cream, 2.5%, or vehicle once daily, to the skin of the affected area (either entire face or balding scalp) for two 2-week treatment cycles separated by a 2-week no treatment period.

Selected adverse reactions are listed in Table 1. Table 1: Selected Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥2% of Imiquimod Cream-Treated Subjects with AK and at a Greater Frequency than Vehicle in Studies AK1 and AK2 Adverse Reaction Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% (N=160) Imiquimod Cream, 2.5% (N=160) Vehicle (N=159) Headache 10 (6%) 3 (2%) 5 (3%) Application site pruritus 7 (4%) 6 (4%) 1 (<1%) Fatigue 7 (4%) 2 (1%) 0 Nausea 6 (4%) 1 (1%) 2 (1%) Application site irritation 5 (3%) 4 (3%) 0 Application site pain 5 (3%) 2 (1%) 0 Pyrexia 5 (3%) 0 0 Anorexia 4 (3%) 0 0 Dizziness 4 (3%) 1 (<1%) 0 Herpes simplex 4 (3%) 0 1 (<1%) Lymphadenopathy 3 (2%) 4 (3%) 0 Diarrhea 3 (2%) 2 (1%) 0 Arthralgia 2 (1%) 4 (3%) 0 Influenza like illness 1 (<1%) 6 (4%) 0 Oral herpes 0 4 (3%) 0 Cheilitis 0 3 (2%) 0 Local skin reactions were recorded as adverse reactions if they extended beyond the treatment area, or required any medical intervention, or resulted in patient discontinuation from the trial.

The incidence and severity of selected local skin reactions are shown in Table 2. Table 2: Local Skin Reactions in the Treatment Area in Imiquimod Cream-Treated Subjects with AK as Assessed by the Investigator in Studies AK1 and AK2 All Grades Mild, moderate, or severe (%) Severe (%) Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% (N=160) Imiquimod Cream, 2.5% (N=160) Vehicle (N=159) Erythema Severe erythema 96% 25% 96% 14% 78% 0% Scabbing/Crusting Severe scabbing/crusting 93% 14% 84% 9% 45% 0% Flaking/Scaling/Dryness Severe flaking/scaling/dryness 91% 8% 88% 4% 77% 1% Edema Severe edema 75% 6% 63% 4% 19% 0% Erosion/Ulceration Severe erosion/ulceration 62% 11% 52% 9% 9% 0% Exudate Severe exudate 51% 6% 39% 1% 4% 0% In the AK trials, 11% (17/160) of subjects in the Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% arm, 7% (11/160) of subjects in the Imiquimod Cream, 2.5% arm, and 0% in the vehicle arm required rest periods due to adverse local skin reactions.

Other adverse reactions observed in subjects treated with Imiquimod Cream included: application site bleeding, application site swelling, chills, dermatitis, herpes zoster, insomnia, lethargy, myalgia, pancytopenia, pruritus, squamous cell carcinoma, and vomiting. External Genital Warts In two double-blind, placebo-controlled trials 602 subjects with EGW applied up to one packet of Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% or vehicle to all warts once daily for up to 8 weeks (Studies EGW1 and EGW2) [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . The most frequently reported adverse reactions were application site reactions and local skin reactions.

Selected adverse reactions are listed in T… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~3 min read ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from case reports and case series have not established a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes when imiquimod is used during pregnancy. There are no controlled or large-scale epidemiologic studies and no exposure registries with imiquimod use in pregnant women. In animal reproduction studies, there were no adverse developmental effects observed after oral administration of imiquimod in pregnant rats and intravenous administration of imiquimod in pregnant rabbits during organogenesis at doses up to 28 times and 115 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) (see Data).

The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, and other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.

Data Animal Data The MRHD was set at two packets per treatment of Imiquimod Cream, 3.75%, (18.75 mg imiquimod) for the animal multiples of human exposure presented in this label. Systemic embryofetal development studies were conducted in rats and rabbits. Oral doses of 1, 5, and 20 mg/kg/day imiquimod were administered during the period of organogenesis to pregnant female rats.

In the presence of maternal toxicity, fetal effects noted at 20 mg/kg/day (163 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison) included increased resorptions, decreased fetal body weights, delays in skeletal ossification, bent limb bones, and two fetuses in one litter (2 of 1567 fetuses) demonstrated exencephaly, protruding tongues, and low-set ears. No treatment-related effects on embryofetal toxicity or malformation were noted at 5 mg/kg/day (28 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison). Intravenous doses of 0.5, 1, and 2 mg/kg/day imiquimod were administered during the period of organogenesis to pregnant female rabbits.

No treatment-related effects on embryofetal toxicity or malformation were noted at 2 mg/kg/day (2.1 times the MRHD based on BSA comparison), the highest dose evaluated in this study, or 1 mg/kg/day (115 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison). A combined fertility and peri- and postnatal development study was conducted in rats. Oral doses of 1, 1.5, 3, and 6 mg/kg/day imiquimod were administered to male rats from 70 days prior to mating through the mating period and to female rats from 14 days prior to mating through parturition and lactation.

No effects on growth, fertility, reproduction, or postnatal development were noted at doses up to 6 mg/kg/day (25 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison), the highest dose evaluated in this study. In the absence of maternal toxicity, bent limb bones were noted in the F1 fetuses at a dose of 6 mg/kg/day (25 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison). This fetal effect was also noted in the oral rat embryofetal development study conducted with imiquimod.

No treatment-related malformations were noted at 3 mg/kg/day (12 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison).

8.2Lactation Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of topically administered imiquimod in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. Systemic concentration following topical administration of imiquimod cream is low; therefore, transfer of Imiquimod Cream into breastmilk is likely to be low [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for Imiquimod Cream and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from Imiquimod Cream or from the underlying maternal condition.

Clinical Considerations Avoid application of Imiquimod Cream to areas with increased risk for potential ingestion by or ocular exposure to the bre… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🤰 Pregnancy ~2 min read ▾

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from case reports and case series have not established a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes when imiquimod is used during pregnancy. There are no controlled or large-scale epidemiologic studies and no exposure registries with imiquimod use in pregnant women. In animal reproduction studies, there were no adverse developmental effects observed after oral administration of imiquimod in pregnant rats and intravenous administration of imiquimod in pregnant rabbits during organogenesis at doses up to 28 times and 115 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) (see Data).

The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, and other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.

Data Animal Data The MRHD was set at two packets per treatment of Imiquimod Cream, 3.75%, (18.75 mg imiquimod) for the animal multiples of human exposure presented in this label. Systemic embryofetal development studies were conducted in rats and rabbits. Oral doses of 1, 5, and 20 mg/kg/day imiquimod were administered during the period of organogenesis to pregnant female rats.

In the presence of maternal toxicity, fetal effects noted at 20 mg/kg/day (163 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison) included increased resorptions, decreased fetal body weights, delays in skeletal ossification, bent limb bones, and two fetuses in one litter (2 of 1567 fetuses) demonstrated exencephaly, protruding tongues, and low-set ears. No treatment-related effects on embryofetal toxicity or malformation were noted at 5 mg/kg/day (28 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison). Intravenous doses of 0.5, 1, and 2 mg/kg/day imiquimod were administered during the period of organogenesis to pregnant female rabbits.

No treatment-related effects on embryofetal toxicity or malformation were noted at 2 mg/kg/day (2.1 times the MRHD based on BSA comparison), the highest dose evaluated in this study, or 1 mg/kg/day (115 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison). A combined fertility and peri- and postnatal development study was conducted in rats. Oral doses of 1, 1.5, 3, and 6 mg/kg/day imiquimod were administered to male rats from 70 days prior to mating through the mating period and to female rats from 14 days prior to mating through parturition and lactation.

No effects on growth, fertility, reproduction, or postnatal development were noted at doses up to 6 mg/kg/day (25 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison), the highest dose evaluated in this study. In the absence of maternal toxicity, bent limb bones were noted in the F1 fetuses at a dose of 6 mg/kg/day (25 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison). This fetal effect was also noted in the oral rat embryofetal development study conducted with imiquimod.

No treatment-related malformations were noted at 3 mg/kg/day (12 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison).

🧒 Pediatric Use ~1 min read ▾

8.4Pediatric Use Actinic Keratosis The safety and effectiveness of Imiquimod Cream for the treatment of AK in pediatric patients have not been established. External Genital Warts The safety and effectiveness of Imiquimod Cream for the treatment of EGW in pediatric patients 12 years of age and older have been established. Use of Imiquimod Cream for this indication is supported by evidence from adequate and well controlled trials in adults and pediatric subjects [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] .

The safety and effectiveness of Imiquimod Cream for the treatment of EGW in pediatric patients less than 12 years of age have not been established. Molluscum Contagiosum The safety and effectiveness of Imiquimod Cream for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum (MC) in pediatric patients have not been established. Safety and effectiveness of imiquimod cream, 5% was not demonstrated in two randomized, vehicle-controlled, double-blind trials involving 702 pediatric subjects with MC (470 exposed to imiquimod cream; median age 5 years, range 2-12 years).

Adverse reactions reported in pediatric subjects with MC (and not previously reported) included otitis media (5% imiquimod cream vs. 3% vehicle) and conjunctivitis (3% imiquimod cream vs. 2% vehicle).

In a pharmacokinetics trial in subjects aged 2 to 12 years with extensive MC involving a least 10% of total body surface area; among the 20 subjects with evaluable laboratory assessments, the median white blood cell (WBC) count decreased by 1.4 x 10 9 /L and the median absolute neutrophil count decreased by 1.42 x 10 9 /L.

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8.5Geriatric Use Of the 320 subjects treated with Imiquimod Cream in the AK clinical trials, 150 subjects (47%) were 65 years of age or older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness of Imiquimod Cream have been observed between subjects 65 years of age and older and younger adult subjects. Of the 400 subjects treated with Imiquimod Cream in the EGW clinical studies, 5 subjects (1%) were 65 years or older.

Clinical studies of Imiquimod Cream for EGW did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 years of age and older to determine whether they respond differently from younger adult subjects.

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10 OVERDOSAGE Topical overdosing of Imiquimod Cream could result in an increased incidence of severe local skin reactions and may increase the risk for systemic reactions. Hypotension was reported in a clinical trial following multiple oral imiquimod doses of >200 mg (equivalent to ingestion of the imiquimod content of more than 21 packets or pump actuations of Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% or more than 32 pump actuations of Imiquimod Cream, 2.5%). The hypotension resolved following oral or intravenous fluid administration.

Consider contacting the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) or a medical toxicologist for additional overdosage management recommendations.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~2 min read ▾

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of Imiquimod Cream in the treatment of AK and EGW is unknown.

12.2Pharmacodynamics The pharmacodynamics of Imiquimod Cream are unknown. Imiquimod is a Toll-like receptor 7 agonist that activates immune cells. Topical application to skin is associated with increases in markers for cytokines and immune cells.

Actinic Keratosis In a trial of 18 subjects with AK comparing imiquimod cream, 5% to vehicle, increases from baseline in Week 2 biomarker levels were reported for CD3, CD4, CD8, CD11c, and CD68 for imiquimod cream, 5% treated subjects; however, the clinical relevance of these findings is unknown. External Genital Warts Imiquimod has no direct antiviral activity in cell culture.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption Following dosing with two packets of Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% once daily (18.75 mg imiquimod/day) for up to 3 weeks, systemic absorption of imiquimod was observed in all subjects when Imiquimod Cream was applied to the face and/or scalp in 17 subjects with at least 10 AK lesions. The mean peak serum imiquimod concentration at the end of the trial was approximately 0.323 ng/mL. The median time to maximal concentrations (T max ) occurred at 9 hours after dosing.

Based on the plasma half-life of imiquimod observed at the end of the trial, 29.3±17.0 hours, steady-state concentrations can be anticipated to occur by Day 7 with once-daily dosing. Systemic absorption of imiquimod (up to 9.4 mg [one packet]) across the affected skin of 18 subjects with EGW was observed with once daily dosing for 3 weeks in all subjects. The subjects had either a minimum of 8 warts (range 8-93) or a surface area involvement of greater than 100 mm 2 (range 15-620 mm 2 ) at trial entry.

The mean peak serum imiquimod concentration at Day 21 was 0.488 +/- 0.368 ng/mL. The median time to maximal concentrations (T max ) occurred 12 hours after dosing. Based on the plasma half-life of imiquimod observed at the end of the trial, 24.1 +/- 12.4 hours, steady-state concentrations can be anticipated to occur by Day 7 with once daily dosing.

Because of the small number of subjects present (13 males, 5 females) it was not possible to select out or do an analysis of absorption based on sex/site of application.

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12.1Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of Imiquimod Cream in the treatment of AK and EGW is unknown.

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied Imiquimod Cream is white to faintly yellow in color. The 7.5 g pump bottle delivers no fewer than 28 full actuations. 7.5 g of the 3.75% cream, NDC 0093-3133-31. Storage and Handling Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Avoid freezing. Store Imiquimod Cream pump bottles upright.

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Storage and Handling Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Avoid freezing. Store Imiquimod Cream pump bottles upright.

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11 DESCRIPTION Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% is for topical administration. Each gram contains 37.5 mg of imiquimod, respectively, in a white to faintly yellow oil-in-water cream base consisting of benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, isostearic acid, methylparaben, polysorbate 60, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitan monostearate, stearyl alcohol, white petrolatum, and xanthan gum. Chemically, imiquimod is 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1 H -imidazol[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine.

Imiquimod has a molecular formula of C 14 H 16 N 4 and a molecular weight of 240.3. Its structural formula is: chem structure

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Important Administration Instructions Inform all patients of the following [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] : Imiquimod Cream is for topical use only and avoid contact with the eyes, lips, nostrils, or inside the anus and vagina. Instruct patients to rinse their mouth or eyes with water right away if contact with these areas occur.

Wash their hands before and after applying Imiquimod Cream. If an Imiquimod Cream dose is missed, apply the next dose at the regularly scheduled time. Discard and do not reuse partially used packets.

Discard pump bottles after completion of a full treatment course. Inform patients with EGW of the following [see Dosage and Administration 2.3 and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] : Uncircumcised patients treating warts under the foreskin should retract the foreskin and clean the area daily. Imiquimod Cream may weaken condoms and vaginal diaphragms; therefore, concurrent use is not recommended.

Avoid sexual (genital, anal, oral) contact while Imiquimod Cream is on the skin. Do not bandage or otherwise occlude the treatment area. Lactation Advise breastfeeding women to avoid application of Imiquimod Cream to areas with increased risk for potential ingestion by or ocular exposure to the breastfeeding child [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ].

Local Skin Reactions Inform patients of the following [see Dosage and Administration (2.2 , 2.3 ) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] : Local skin reactions may occur during treatment with Imiquimod Cream, ranging from mild to severe in intensity and extending beyond the application site onto the surrounding skin, and may require an interruption of dosing. For female patients being treated for EGW, apply Imiquimod Cream at the opening of the vagina, avoiding intravaginal application because local skin reactions may cause difficulty in passing urine.

If severe local skin reactions occur, remove Imiquimod Cream by washing the treatment area with mild soap and water. Contact their healthcare provider promptly if they experience any sign or symptom at the application site that restricts or prohibits their daily activity or makes continued application of Imiquimod Cream difficult. Because of local skin reactions, during treatment and until healed, the treatment area is likely to appear noticeably different from normal skin.

Local Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation Inform patients that localized hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation have been reported following use of imiquimod cream and these skin color changes may be permanent in some patients [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Systemic Reactions Inform patients that they may experience flu-like systemic signs and symptoms during treatment with Imiquimod Cream and these symptoms may require an interruption of dosing [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Ultraviolet Light Exposure Risks Instruct patients to avoid or minimize exposure to natural or artificial sunlight (tanning beds or UVA/B treatment) while using Imiquimod Cream.

Instruct patients to use protective clothing and to not use Imiquimod Cream if sunburned [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals Parsippany, NJ 07054 Manufactured by: Bausch Health Companies Inc. Laval, Quebec H7L 4A8, Canada Patented.

See https://patents.ortho-dermatologics.com for US patent information © 2024 Bausch Health Companies Inc. or its affiliates 9747301

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12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption Following dosing with two packets of Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% once daily (18.75 mg imiquimod/day) for up to 3 weeks, systemic absorption of imiquimod was observed in all subjects when Imiquimod Cream was applied to the face and/or scalp in 17 subjects with at least 10 AK lesions. The mean peak serum imiquimod concentration at the end of the trial was approximately 0.323 ng/mL. The median time to maximal concentrations (T max ) occurred at 9 hours after dosing.

Based on the plasma half-life of imiquimod observed at the end of the trial, 29.3±17.0 hours, steady-state concentrations can be anticipated to occur by Day 7 with once-daily dosing. Systemic absorption of imiquimod (up to 9.4 mg [one packet]) across the affected skin of 18 subjects with EGW was observed with once daily dosing for 3 weeks in all subjects. The subjects had either a minimum of 8 warts (range 8-93) or a surface area involvement of greater than 100 mm 2 (range 15-620 mm 2 ) at trial entry.

The mean peak serum imiquimod concentration at Day 21 was 0.488 +/- 0.368 ng/mL. The median time to maximal concentrations (T max ) occurred 12 hours after dosing. Based on the plasma half-life of imiquimod observed at the end of the trial, 24.1 +/- 12.4 hours, steady-state concentrations can be anticipated to occur by Day 7 with once daily dosing.

Because of the small number of subjects present (13 males, 5 females) it was not possible to select out or do an analysis of absorption based on sex/site of application.

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12.2Pharmacodynamics The pharmacodynamics of Imiquimod Cream are unknown. Imiquimod is a Toll-like receptor 7 agonist that activates immune cells. Topical application to skin is associated with increases in markers for cytokines and immune cells.

Actinic Keratosis In a trial of 18 subjects with AK comparing imiquimod cream, 5% to vehicle, increases from baseline in Week 2 biomarker levels were reported for CD3, CD4, CD8, CD11c, and CD68 for imiquimod cream, 5% treated subjects; however, the clinical relevance of these findings is unknown. External Genital Warts Imiquimod has no direct antiviral activity in cell culture.

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14 CLINICAL STUDIES

14.1Actinic Keratosis In two double-blind, randomized, vehicle-controlled clinical trials, 479 subjects with AK were treated with Imiquimod Cream, 3.75%, Imiquimod Cream, 2.5%, or vehicle (Studies AK1 and AK2). Trials enrolled subjects 18 years of age or older with 5 to 20 typical visible or palpable AK lesions of the face or scalp. Imiquimod Cream or vehicle was applied to either the entire face (excluding ears) or balding scalp once daily for two 2-week treatment cycles separated by a 2-week no-treatment period.

Subjects then continued in the trial for an 8-week follow-up period during which they returned for clinical observations and safety monitoring. Trial subjects ranged from 36 to 90 years of age and 54% had Fitzpatrick skin type I or II. All Imiquimod Cream-treated subjects were White.

On a scheduled dosing day, up to two packets of the trial cream were applied to the entire treatment area prior to normal sleeping hours and left on for approximately 8 hours. Efficacy was assessed by AK lesion counts at the 8-week post-treatment visit. All AKs in the treatment area were counted, including baseline lesions as well as lesions which appeared during therapy.

Complete clearance required absence of any lesions including those that appeared during therapy in the treatment area. Complete and partial clearance rates are shown in Tables 5 and 6 below. Partial clearance rate was defined as the percentage of subjects in whom the number of baseline AKs was reduced by 75% or more.

The partial clearance rate was measured relative to the numbers of AK lesions at baseline. Table 5: Rate of Subjects with Complete Clearance of AK at 8 Weeks Post-Treatment Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% Imiquimod Cream, 2.5% Vehicle Study AK1 26% (21/81) 23% (19/81) 3% (2/80) Study AK2 46% (36/79) 38% (30/79) 10% (8/79) Table 6: Rate of Subjects with Partial Clearance (≥75%) of AK at 8 Weeks Post-Treatment Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% Imiquimod Cream, 2.5% Vehicle Study AK1 46% (37/81) 42% (34/81) 19% (15/80) Study AK2 73% (58/79) 54% (43/79) 27% (21/79) During treatment, 86% (138/160) of Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% subjects and 84% (135/160) of Imiquimod Cream, 2.5% subjects experienced a transient increase in lesions evaluated as AK relative to the number present at baseline within the treatment area.

14.2External Genital Warts In two double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials, 601 subjects with EGW were treated with Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% or a matching vehicle (Studies EGW1 and EGW2). Trials enrolled subjects aged from 15 to 81 years. The baseline wart area ranged from 6 to 5,579 mm 2 (median 60 mm 2 ) and the baseline wart count ranged from 2 to 48 warts.

Most subjects had two or more treated anatomic areas at baseline. Anatomic areas included: inguinal, perineal, and perianal areas (both sexes); the glans penis, penis shaft, scrotum, and foreskin (in males); and the vulva (in females). Up to one packet of trial cream was applied once daily.

The trial cream was applied to all warts prior to normal sleeping hours and left on for approximately 8 hours. Subjects continued applying the trial cream for up to 8 weeks, stopping if they achieved complete clearance of all (baseline and new) warts in all anatomic areas. Subjects who achieved complete clearance of all warts at any time up to the Week 16 visit entered a 12-week follow-up period to assess recurrence.

Complete clearance was defined as clearance of all warts (baseline and new) in all anatomic areas within 16 weeks from baseline. The complete clearance rates are shown in Table 7. The proportions of subjects who achieved complete clearance at or before a given week (cumulative proportion) for the combined studies are shown in Figure 1.

Complete clearance rates by sex for the combined studies are shown in Table 8. Table 7: Percent of Subjects with Complete Clearance of EGW Within 16 Weeks from Baseline Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% Vehicle Study EGW1 53/195 (27%) 10/97 (10%) Study EGW2 60/… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility In an oral (gavage) rat carcinogenicity study, imiquimod was administered to Wistar rats on a 2 times per week (up to 6 mg/kg/day) or daily (3 mg/kg/day) dosing schedule for 24 months. No treatment-related tumors were noted in the oral rat carcinogenicity study up to the highest doses tested in this study of 6 mg/kg administered 2 times per week in female rats (7.1 times the MRHD based on weekly AUC comparison), 4 mg/kg administered 2 times per week in male rats (6.1 times the MRHD based on weekly AUC comparison) or 3 mg/kg administered 7 times per week to male and female rats (12 times the MRHD based on weekly AUC comparison).

In a dermal mouse carcinogenicity study, imiquimod cream (up to 5 mg/kg/application imiquimod or 0.3% imiquimod cream) was applied to the backs of mice 3 times per week for 24 months. A statistically significant increase in the incidence of liver adenomas and carcinomas was noted in high dose male mice compared to control male mice (21 times the MRHD based on weekly AUC comparison). An increased number of skin papillomas was observed in vehicle cream control group animals at the treated site only.

Imiquimod revealed no evidence of mutagenic or clastogenic potential based on the results of five in vitro genotoxicity tests (Ames assay, mouse lymphoma L5178Y assay, Chinese hamster ovary cell chromosome aberration assay, human lymphocyte chromosome aberration assay and SHE cell transformation assay) and three in vivo genotoxicity tests (rat and hamster bone marrow cytogenetics assay and a mouse dominant lethal test). Daily oral administration of imiquimod to rats, throughout mating, gestation, parturition and lactation, demonstrated no effects on growth, fertility or reproduction, at doses up to 25 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison.

📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility ~1 min read ▾

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility In an oral (gavage) rat carcinogenicity study, imiquimod was administered to Wistar rats on a 2 times per week (up to 6 mg/kg/day) or daily (3 mg/kg/day) dosing schedule for 24 months. No treatment-related tumors were noted in the oral rat carcinogenicity study up to the highest doses tested in this study of 6 mg/kg administered 2 times per week in female rats (7.1 times the MRHD based on weekly AUC comparison), 4 mg/kg administered 2 times per week in male rats (6.1 times the MRHD based on weekly AUC comparison) or 3 mg/kg administered 7 times per week to male and female rats (12 times the MRHD based on weekly AUC comparison).

In a dermal mouse carcinogenicity study, imiquimod cream (up to 5 mg/kg/application imiquimod or 0.3% imiquimod cream) was applied to the backs of mice 3 times per week for 24 months. A statistically significant increase in the incidence of liver adenomas and carcinomas was noted in high dose male mice compared to control male mice (21 times the MRHD based on weekly AUC comparison). An increased number of skin papillomas was observed in vehicle cream control group animals at the treated site only.

Imiquimod revealed no evidence of mutagenic or clastogenic potential based on the results of five in vitro genotoxicity tests (Ames assay, mouse lymphoma L5178Y assay, Chinese hamster ovary cell chromosome aberration assay, human lymphocyte chromosome aberration assay and SHE cell transformation assay) and three in vivo genotoxicity tests (rat and hamster bone marrow cytogenetics assay and a mouse dominant lethal test). Daily oral administration of imiquimod to rats, throughout mating, gestation, parturition and lactation, demonstrated no effects on growth, fertility or reproduction, at doses up to 25 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison.

📄 Patient Package Insert ~3 min read ▾

PATIENT INFORMATION Imiquimod Cream Important: For use on the skin only (topical). Do not use Imiquimod Cream in or near your lips, mouth, eyes or inside your anus, vagina, or nose. What is Imiquimod Cream?

Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat actinic keratosis on the face or balding scalp in adults with a normal immune system. Imiquimod Cream, 3.75% is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat warts on the outside of the genitals (external) and around the outside of the anus (perianal) in people 12 years and older. It is not known if Imiquimod Cream is safe and effective in the treatment of: human papilloma virus (HPV) disease of the urethra, the inside of the vagina (intravaginal), cervix, rectum, or inside of the anus (intra-anal) actinic keratosis, when treated with more than one 2-cycle treatment course in the same affected area people with extreme sensitivity to sunlight (xeroderma pigmentosum) a type of skin cancer called superficial basal cell carcinoma people who have a weakened immune system It is not known if Imiquimod Cream is safe and effective for the treatment of actinic keratosis in children less than 18 years of age.

It is not known if Imiquimod Cream is safe and effective in children less than 12 years of age for external genital and perianal warts. Before using Imiquimod Cream, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have problems with your immune system, including autoimmune disease or long-lasting (chronic) graft versus host disease are being treated or have been treated with other medicines or surgery. You should not use Imiquimod Cream until your skin has healed from other treatments. have other skin problems or sunburn. are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known if Imiquimod Cream can harm your unborn baby. are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Imiquimod Cream passes into your breast milk. If you breastfeed during treatment with Imiquimod Cream, avoid contact of your treated skin with your baby’s mouth or eyes.

Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you use Imiquimod Cream. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. How should I use Imiquimod Cream?

Use Imiquimod Cream exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it. Your healthcare provider should show you how to apply Imiquimod Cream. Apply Imiquimod Cream 1 time a day just before your bedtime.

Do not use more Imiquimod Cream than you need to cover the affected area. Using too much Imiquimod Cream, or using it too often, or for too long can increase your chances for having a severe skin reaction or other side effects. Your healthcare provider may prescribe Imiquimod Cream in a packet or pump.

Imiquimod Cream packet: Open a packet of Imiquimod Cream just before use. After applying Imiquimod Cream, the opened packet should be thrown away even if all the Imiquimod Cream was not used. Imiquimod Cream pump: Remove the cap.

Before using the pump for the first time only , prime the pump by pressing the top of the pump all the way down repeatedly until the cream appears. The cream obtained from priming should be dispensed into a tissue and then thrown away (discarded). The pump is now primed and is ready to use.

You will not have to repeat this priming process during your treatment. When dispensing the cream, slightly tilt the pump as shown. Firmly press the top of the pump all the way down to dispense the cream onto your hand or fingertip.

Applying Imiquimod Cream: Wash the area where Imiquimod Cream will be applied with mild soap and water. Allow the area to dry. Wash your hands well.

Apply a thin layer of Imiquimod Cream only to the affected area(s) to be treated. Rub Imiquimod Cream in all the way until you cannot see the cream on the affected area(s). Wash yo… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 7.5 g Pump Bottle Carton NDC 0093-3133-31 IMIQUIMOD CREAM 3.75% PUMP For Topical Use Only Not for Oral, Ophthalmic, or Intravaginal Use Store Upright Delivers no fewer than 28 full actuations Rx only Net Wt. 7.5 g TEVA carton

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Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for this package alone, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 · 5 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
243
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
2.5K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$217.8K
Avg / prescription
$896.16
Avg / unit
$86.2612
Latest quarter Q1 2026
167Rx
Medicaid pays / g
$86.2612
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / g
$113.12
acquisition cost
=
Spread
−$26.8598
-24% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per g (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
94% FFS
Fee-for-service · 229 Rx Managed care · 14 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: no data reported AK Maine: no data reported ME Washington: no data reported WA Idaho: no data reported ID Montana: no data reported MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: no data reported MN Wisconsin: no data reported WI Michigan: no data reported MI New York: 1,625 units · 8.3 per 100k residents NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: no data reported NH Oregon: no data reported OR Nevada: no data reported NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: no data reported SD Iowa: no data reported IA Illinois: no data reported IL Indiana: no data reported IN Ohio: no data reported OH Pennsylvania: no data reported PA New Jersey: no data reported NJ Massachusetts: no data reported MA California: 840 units · 2.2 per 100k residents CA Utah: no data reported UT Colorado: no data reported CO Nebraska: no data reported NE Missouri: no data reported MO Kentucky: 60 units · 1.3 per 100k residents KY West Virginia: no data reported WV Virginia: no data reported VA Maryland: no data reported MD Connecticut: no data reported CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: no data reported AZ New Mexico: no data reported NM Kansas: no data reported KS Arkansas: no data reported AR Tennessee: no data reported TN North Carolina: no data reported NC South Carolina: no data reported SC Delaware: no data reported DE Oklahoma: no data reported OK Louisiana: no data reported LA Mississippi: no data reported MS Alabama: no data reported AL Georgia: no data reported GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: no data reported TX Florida: no data reported FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
1.38.3
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
Tap or hover a state
…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 New York 8.3 /100k
2 California 2.2 /100k
3 Kentucky 1.3 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Imiquimod — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 5 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Imiquimod. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$1.86M
Claims incl. refills
59.2K
Beneficiaries
48.6K
Spend / beneficiary
$38.33
Spend / claim
$31.44
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.
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For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.