Vaniqa (Eflornithine) is an enzyme inhibitor
used topically to slow the growth of unwanted facial hair
in women. It does not remove hair.
BEFORE USING
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with
Vaniqa (Eflornithine). Inform your doctor or pharmacist
of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine you
are taking including any facial or skin creams. Also,
any other medical conditions such as broken skin, sores
on the face, allergies, or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding
should be indicated. Contact your doctor or pharmacist
if you have any questions or concerns about using Vaniqa
(Eflornithine).
DIRECTIONS
Follow the directions for using Vaniqa (Eflornithine) provided
by your doctor. Vaniqa comes with a patient information
leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist any questions that you may have about Vaniqa
(Eflornithine). Apply a thin layer of Vaniqa to the affected
areas of the face and under the chin, at least 5 minutes
after hair removal (e.g., plucking, shaving). Rub in
thoroughly. Do not wash the treated area for at least
4 hours. Wait at least 8 hours between applications of
Vaniqa (Eflornithine). Cosmetics or sunscreens may be
applied after the medicine has dried. Store Vaniqa at
room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) in a
tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. Brief
storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees
C) is permitted. Do not freeze. If you miss a dose of
Vaniqa (Eflornithine), skip the missed dose and return
to your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT APPLY TWO DOSES
AT ONCE.
CAUTIONS
Vaniqa is not a depilatory. You will need to continue your
routine method of hair removal while using it. You may
not see improvement for the first month of use. If your
symptoms do not improve or become worse, check with your
doctor. This medicine is not for use in children under
12 years of age. If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss
with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Vaniqa
during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF Vaniqa (Eflornithine)
IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. If you are or will become
pregnant while you are using Vaniqa (Eflornithine), check
with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to
your baby.
VANIQA SIDE EFFECTS
Side effects which may go away during treatment include:
stinging, burning, redness, tingling, rash of the skin
or hair bumps (folliculitis). If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY if you experience bleeding skin, or swelling
of the face or lips. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
