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How should this medicine be used?
Overdosage information with VANIQA is unavailable. Given the low percutaneous penetration of this drug, overdosage via the topical route is not expected (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ). However, should v
ery high topical doses (e.g., multiple tubes per day) or oral ingestion be encountered (a 30 g tube contains 4.2 g of eflornithine hydrochloride), the patient should be monitored, and appropriate supp
ortive measures administered as necessary.
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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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Precautions while Using this Medicine
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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Drug Interactions
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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What is this Drug
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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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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