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imiquimod · Medicine question

How much benzyl alcohol does Aldara (imiquimod) 5% cream contain per gram?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Aldara (imiquimod) 5% cream contains 20.0 mg of benzyl alcohol per gram of cream.

Sources for this answer

Aldara 5% CreamViatris (formerly Mylan or Upjohn) · emc · SmPC §2 Qualitative and quantitative composition · Version 25Document updated 15 October 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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