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Fluoroplex is a skin-related agent.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

5fu • Adrucil • Efudex • Efudix • Floracor • Fluracedyl • Fluroblastin

Generic Drug

Fluorouracil

Side Effects

Common

Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Eye irritation
Burning sensation
Itchy skin

Treats

Skin cancer
Condition

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