Eflornithine topical
Generic name: eflornithine topical [ ee-FLOOR-nih-theen ]
Brand name: Vaniqa
Dosage form: topical cream (13.9%)
Drug class:Miscellaneous topical agents
What is eflornithine topical?
Eflornithine interferes with a chemical in hair follicles under the skin, which slows hair growth where the medicine is applied.
Eflornithine topical is used to reduce unwanted facial hair in women.
Eflornithine topical does not permanently remove facial hair or prevent hair growth.
Eflornithine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
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 eflornithine topical if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
It is not known whether eflornithine topical 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.
Eflornithine topical is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.
How should I use eflornithine topical?
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.
Eflornithine topical is usually applied twice daily, at least 8 hours apart. This medicine is for use only on the face and chin. Do not apply to other areas of the body.
Before application, remove any facial hair using your desired hair removal method (razor, tweezers, etc). Wait at least 5 minutes before applying eflornithine topical.
Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine.
Apply a thin layer to all affected areas of the face or under the chin and rub in thoroughly.
Wait until the medicine dries completely before you apply cosmetics or sunscreen to treated areas.
Do not wash the treatment areas for at least 4 hours after application of eflornithine topical.
If this medicine irritates your skin, you may need to reduce applications to once daily.
Call your doctor if skin irritation does not improve, or if it gets worse.
Eflornithine topical is not a hair remover (depilatory). You will need to continue using your current hair removal techniques. Eflornithine topical can help you manage your condition and improve your appearance.
Eflornithine topical will reduce facial hair growth gradually. Keep using the medi...
