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Drug
Uses
Vaniqa
is an enzyme inhibitor used topically to slow the growth
of unwanted facial hair in women. It does not remove
hair.
How
Taken
This
medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read
it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist
any questions that you may have about this medicine.
Apply a thin layer of this medicine 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 this medicine. Cosmetics or sunscreens may be applied
after the medicine has dried. Follow the directions
for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
Possible
Side Effects
Side
effects, that may go away during treatment, include:
stinging burning redness tingling rash of the skin 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.
Warnings/Precautions
You
will need to continue your routine method of hair removal
while using this medicine. This medicine is not a dipilatory.
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. FOR WOMEN: If you plan on becoming
pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and
risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. It is
unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk.
If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using
this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist
to discuss the risks to your baby.
Drug
Interactions
Some
medicines or medical conditions may interact with this
medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription
and over-the-counter medicine, including any facial
or skin creams, that you are taking. Inform you doctor
of any other medical conditions, broken skin, sores
on the face, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions
or concerns about using this medicine.
Missed
Dose
If
you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose
and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply
2 doses at once.
Storage
Keep
away from children. Store this medicine 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.
More
Information
For
more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or
health care provider.
Disclaimer
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uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or
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