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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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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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How should this medicine be used?
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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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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Precautions Before Using This Medicine
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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Cautions
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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