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Medicines imiquimodQuestion & answer

imiquimod · Medicine question

Can I have sex while using it for genital warts?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

Wash the cream off before sexual activity. It may weaken condoms and diaphragms and does not prevent transmission of HPV, HIV or other infections.

Sources for this answer

Aldara 5% Creamemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 25

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