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Why is this drug prescribed?
VANIQA is a prescription cream that helps women manage unwanted facial hair. That's because it's the first - and only - prescription cream clinically proven to slow the growth of unwanted facial hair
in women. Over time you may be removing hair less often. VANIQA does not remove hair. Applying this fragrance-free cream twice a day, every day, should not replace your current method of removal. Inst
ead, VANIQA (eflornithine HCl) Cream, 13.9% complements it by slowing hair growth. You should continue to use your current method of hair removal or treatment. VANIQA is a prescription drug for extern
al use only. VANIQA was studied in women around the lips and under the chin.
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Side Effects
Vaniqa may cause temporary redness, rash, burning, stinging or tingling, especially when the skin is damaged. If irritation continues, stop use of Vaniqa and contact your doctor. Avoid getting the med
ication in your eyes or inside your nose or mouth. If the product gets in your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact your doctor.
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Before Taking This Medicine
Older adults¡XThis medicine has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
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Drug Interactions
Although there is no drug interaction known for Vaniqa, you had better inform your doctor of all medications and facial products you are using before you begin Vaniqa treatments.
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How should this medicine be used?
Apply a thin layer of VANIQA to affected areas of the face and adjacent involved areas under the chin and rub in thoroughly. Do not wash treated area for at least 4 hours. Use twice daily at least 8 h
ours apart or as directed by a physician. The patient should continue to use hair removal techniques as needed in conjunction with VANIQA. (VANIQA should be applied at least 5 minutes after hair remov
al.) Cosmetics or sunscreens may be applied over treated areas after cream has dried.
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What special precautions should I follow?
If skin irritation occurs, reduce the frequency of treatments. If irritation continues, stop using the medicine and contact your doctor.
If no improvement is seen after six months of treatme
nt, stop using the medicine and contact your doctor.
If condition gets worse while you use the medicine, stop the medicine and contact your doctor.
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