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I heard on the news that prescription imiquimod is being used now in suppository form for internal genital warts. could i request this from my doctor?
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Ano genital warts: Imiquimod suppositories used in studies in Europe with successful eradication of Anal warts. Check with pharmacy if available and then get prescription from your physician.
Answered 2/14/2015
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Not yet: Imiquimod suppositories is not currently available and use is currently done under Research conditions. It maybe available through a compounding pharmacy but use would still be considered off label.
Answered 2/14/2015
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