Carac
Carac Overview
Carac (generic: fluorouracil) is a prescription medicine used by adults to treat a skin condition on the face and front part of the scalp known as actinic keratosis (also called solar keratosis). Actinic keratosis is a precancerous condition marked by scaly, crusty patches of skin. It is caused by long term exposure to the sun.
Carac is in a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It interferes with DNA and RNA production, causing fast-growing cells (like the cells in actinic keratoses) to die.
Carac is available as a cream that is applied directly to the affected areas of the skin. It is usually used once a day for two to four weeks.
Common side effects of using Carac include skin and eye irritation.
