VANIQA DRUG INFO:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your
physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of
Vaniqa is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using
Vaniqa.
EFLORNITHINE - TOPICAL (eh-FLOOR-nith-een)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Vaniqa
VANIQA
USES:
Vaniqa is used to slow down the growth of unwanted
facial hair in women. Vaniqa interferes with an enzyme
needed in the skin for hair growth but does not remove
hair. Vaniqa is not for use in children under the age of
12 years.
HOW TO USE VANIQA: Apply a thin layer of Vaniqa,
at least 5 minutes after hair removal (e.g., plucking,
shaving), to the affected areas of the face and chin.
Vaniqa is usually applied twice daily at least 8 hours
apart, or as directed by your doctor. Do not wash the
treated area for at least 4 hours. Cosmetics or
sunscreens may be applied over the treated areas after
Vaniqa has dried. Continue to use hair removal
techniques (e.g., shaving, plucking) while using this
medication. Avoid getting Vaniqa in your eyes or inside
your nose or mouth. If this drug gets in your eyes,
rinse thoroughly with water and contact your doctor.
VANIQA SIDE EFFECTS: Rash, burning, stinging,
tingling, or redness of the skin, or "hair bumps" (folliculitis)
may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify
your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop
any of these serious side effects: bleeding skin,
swelling of the face or lips. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
VANIQA PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical
history, including: allergies, broken skin, sores on the
face. Vaniqa should be used only when clearly needed
during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with
your doctor. It is not known whether Vaniqa passes into
breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
VANIQA DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all
prescription and nonprescription medication you may use,
especially of: other facial or skin products. Do not
start or stop Vaniqa without doctor or pharmacist
approval.
VANIQA OVERDOSE: If Vaniqa overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Vaniqa may be harmful if swallowed.
Symptoms following ingestion may include hair loss,
facial swelling, seizures, hearing loss, upset stomach,
loss of appetite, headache, weakness, and dizziness.
VANIQA NOTES: Do not share this medication with
others.
VANIQA MISSED DOSE: If you miss or forget a dose
of Vaniqa, do not make it up. Instead, skip the missed
dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not
double the dose to catch up.
VANIQA STORAGE: Store Vaniqa at controlled room
temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C). Brief
storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C)
is permitted. Do not freeze. |
