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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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Why is this medication prescribed?
VANIQA (pronounced "VAN-i-ka") is a prescription medication applied to the skin for the reduction of unwanted facial hair in women. The active ingredient in VANIQA is eflornithine hydrochloride. VANIQ
A also contains ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, methylparaben, mineral oil, PEG-100 stearate, phenoxyethanol, propylparaben, stearyl alcohol and water.
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Other medical problems
Pregnancy¡XStudies with Vaniqa have not been done in pregnant women. In animal studies, when taken by mouth, Vaniqa has been shown to cause birth defects or other problems. If you are pregnant or plan
to become pregnant, discuss with your doctor whether you should use this medicine during pregnancy.
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How to Use
Follow the instructions for application of VANIQA carefully. Apply a thin layer of VANIQA to the affected areas of the face and adjacent involved areas under the chin and rub in thoroughly. You should
not wash the treatment areas for at least 4 hours after application of VANIQA (eflornithine hydrochloride) Cream, 13.9%.
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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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What side effects can this medication cause?
Vaniqa is intended for any woman who has unwanted facial hair around their lips or under their chin. If you are allergic to any of the active ingredients, let your doctor know. Vaniqa contains ingredi
ents including Vaniqa also contains ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, methylparaben, mineral oil, PEG-bO stearate, phenoxyethanol, propylparaben, stearyl alcohol and wate
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