Kozamod 5% Cream 12 Sachets

Kozamod 5% Cream – 12 Sachets is a topical cream containing the active ingredient Imiquimod (5%), an immune response modifier that stimulates the skin’s immune system to help eliminate certain skin lesions. This medication is available by prescription only.

What is Kozamod 5% cream used for?

• Helps treat external genital and perianal warts in adults.

• Used to treat actinic keratosis (AK) on the face or scalp in suitable patients.

• Used in certain cases of superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC) when the physician determines that topical therapy is appropriate.

• Activates the local immune response without containing antivirals or corticosteroids.

• Comes in single-use sachets to help maintain dosage hygiene and minimize the risk of contamination.

Kozamod cream how to use

• Use strictly according to your doctor’s instructions, as the dosage and frequency of application vary depending on the condition being treated.

• Clean and thoroughly dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of cream.

• Leave the cream on the skin for the duration specified by your physician, then wash it off as instructed.

• Each sachet is for single use only and must be discarded after opening, even if cream remains inside.

• Wash your hands thoroughly before and after application, and avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, nose, or mucous membranes.

Precautions and Warnings

• For external use only.

• Use only under medical supervision with a valid prescription.

• Do not apply the cream to broken, unhealed, or severely irritated skin.

• Occlusive dressings or coverings over the application site are not recommended.

• Not recommended for children and adolescents.

• Use with extreme caution in patients with autoimmune diseases or organ transplants, due to the potential risk of disease flare-ups or organ rejection.

• May increase skin sensitivity to sunlight; minimize sun exposure and use appropriate sun protection.

• May cause severe local irritation in some patients, which may require temporary discontinuation of treatment after consulting a doctor.

• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding before using this medication.

• The cream may weaken condoms or vaginal diaphragms while present on the skin.

Side Effects

The most common side effects include:

• Skin redness (erythema).

• Itching.

• Burning sensation or pain at the application site.

• Swelling, flaking, or crusting.

• Skin erosion or ulceration in some cases.

• Headache, fatigue, or flu-like symptoms (such as fever and muscle aches) in certain patients.

Note: If severe skin reactions or signs of infection occur, consult your doctor immediately.

Storage

• Store below 30°C, protected from light and moisture.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Do not use after the expiration date.

• Use the sachet immediately upon opening; do not reuse or store unused portions.

Ingredients of kozamod sachet

Active Ingredient:

• Imiquimod 5% (equivalent to 5 mg per 100 mg of cream; each 250 mg sachet contains 12.5 mg of Imiquimod).

Inactive Ingredients:

• Isostearic acid

• Cetyl alcohol

• Stearyl alcohol

• White soft paraffin (Petrolatum)

• Polysorbate 60

• Sorbitan monostearate

• Glycerin

• Methylparaben

• Propylparaben

• Xanthan gum

• Benzyl alcohol

• Purified water