Generic name:eflornithine topical [ ee-FLOOR-nih-theen ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous topical agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 15, 2021.
What is Vaniqa?
Vaniqa interferes with a chemical in hair follicles under the skin, which slows hair growth where the medicine is applied.
Vaniqa cream is used to reduce unwanted facial hair in women.
Vaniqa cream does not permanently remove facial hair or prevent hair growth.
Warnings
Vaniqa cream is for external use only.
Continue to use Vaniqa even if you do not see immediate results. Reduction in facial hair occurs gradually. Improvement may be seen as early as 4 to 8 weeks of treatment, however it may take longer in some individuals. If no improvement is seen after 6 months of use, treatment should be discontinued. Hair growth may return to pretreatment levels approximately 8 weeks after discontinuation of treatment.
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Vaniqa cream if you have had an allergic reaction to eflornithine in the past.
It is not known whether Vaniqa cream will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether eflornithine topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Vaniqa is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.
How should I use Vaniqa?
Apply Vaniqa cream exactly as directed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin. Do not use on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin.
Vaniqa cream is usually applied twice daily...
