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Side Effects
Side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the f
ollowing side effects continue or are bothersome.
- Acne; stinging skin
- Burning or bleeding skin; chapped, red lips; chronic acne; hair bumps; numbness; rash; reddening of
skin; swelling of lips ; tingling skin
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Precautions Before Using 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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Special warnings about this medication
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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How should you take this medication?
This medicine comes with a patient instruction sheet. Read this sheet carefully and follow the directions. If you have any questions on how to use this medicine, be sure to ask your health care profes
sional.
This medicine is usually used on the face and nearby involved areas under the chin only. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse thoroughly with water and contact
your doctor if the medicine gets in the eyes
You need to continue your normal hair removal procedures while using this medicine, and the medicine should be applied at least five minutes after
the unwanted hair has been removed. You should wait until the medicine dries before applying cosmetics or sunscreen.
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Description
Vaniqa ( is used to slow down bodily substances called enzymes that help hair grow. The effect is slower facial hair growth.
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Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication
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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