HOW TO USE EFUDIX 5% CREAM (5-FU / Efudex) | 5-fluorouracil - PLUS SIDE EFFECTS

In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains key facts you need to know about a medication called EFUDIX 5% (5-FU) which can be used to treat some early forms of SKIN CANCER. Efudix is also spelt as Efudex. Efudix cream contains the chemical 5-fluorouracil. This chemical is proven to be active against early forms of skin cancer and pre-malignant skin conditions, such as actinic (solar) keratoses, Bowen’s disease and superficial basal cell carcinoma In the video we cover: 00:00 - Intro 00:33 What is Efudix? 01:11 When should you apply the cream? 01:28 Where should you apply the cream 02:12 How much cream should you use? 03:14 Side effects of Efudix 05:34 When will you start to see the cream working? REFERENCES AND OTHER RESOURCES: NHS PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/... Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supp... Dermnet: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/5-fluoro... #doctor #medication #pharmacy #health #healthcare #efudix #fluorouracil #efudex ************************************************************************ Connect through: YouTube:    / doctorodonovan​   TikTok: @doctorodonovan ************************************************************************** This video has been designed for EDUCATIONAL purposes ONLY and is NOT intended to promote or advertise any prescription-only medication. Disclaimer: The video is intended as an educational resource only. The information within this video or on this channel isn't designed to replace professional input, so if you have any medical issues please consult a medical provider. No professional relationship is being created by watching this video. Dr. O’Donovan cannot give any individual medical advice. All information should be verified for accuracy by the individual user. Dr O’Donovan accepts no responsibility for individual interpretation of data, although it is always accurate to the best of his knowledge at the time of the video being published. Dr. O'Donovan does not endorse or promote any medication discussed in this video. Images are used in accordance with fair use guidelines. Legal information: Content provided via YouTube is for general EDUCATIONAL factual purposes ONLY. No pharmaceutical company has been involved in creating any aspect of this video. Educational videos are not produced to provide individualised medical advice and are NOT designed as promotion of any medication. Medical education videos on Doctor O'Donovan are not a substitute for professional professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. NEVER ignore professional medical advice because of something you have heard here. ALWAYS consult your doctor regarding any concerns about your condition or treatment. Reporting issues with medications: In the UK anyone can report an issue with a medicine, vaccine, medical device, blood product or e-cigarette to the Yellow Card scheme. The Yellow Card scheme is run by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), which safeguards medical products quality and efficacy in the United Kingdom. Visit this website to do so: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk