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Precautions while Using this Medicine
In case condition gets worse while you use the medicine, stop the medicine and contact your doctor.
If skin irritation occurs, reduce the frequency of treatments. If irritation cont
inues, stop using the medicine and contact your doctor.
If no improvement is seen after six months of treatment, stop using the medicine and contact your doctor.
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How should you take this medication?
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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Precautions Before Using This Medicine
VANIQA can be used on all skin types and is for women who are bothered by unwanted hair around the lips and under the chin. It should not be used if you are less than 12 years old. Ask your doctor if
VANIQA is right for you. If you are pregnant or plan to to become pregnant, discuss with your doctor whether you should use VANIQA (eflornithine HCl) Cream, 13.9% during pregnancy. No clinical studies
have been performed in pregnant women. If you are breast feeding, consult your doctor before using VANIQA. It is not known if VANIQA is passed to infants through breast milk.
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What Is It
Vaniqa (pronounced "VAN-i-ka") is used by women to slow the growth of unwanted facial hair. Vaniqa doesn¡¦t permanently remove facial hair or prevent it from growing again. It does, however, hinder an
enzyme in the hair follicle that is required for hair growth. The result is that the hair grows more slowly where the cream is used.
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Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication
Vaniqa has no known drug interactions. Make sure your doctor is aware of all medications and facial products you are using before you begin Vaniqa treatments.
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Possible Side Effect
In clinical trials, some women experienced minor and temporary skin irritations such as redness, stinging, burning, tingling or rash. If these persist, consult your doctor. Only 2% of subjects discont
inued studies due to side effects related to the use of VANIQA.
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