VANIQA
is a cream applied to the skin for the reduction of
unwanted facial hair in women. Its active ingredient
is eflornithine hydrochloride. VANIQA is supplied
in the form of a cream and is dispensed in 30 and 60-gram
tubes. It can be stored at room temperature.
HOW
DOES VANIQA WORK?
VANIQA's
active ingredient interferes with an enzyme found in
the hair follicle of skin. This enzyme is used in the
metabolism of hair and is a necessary component for
its growth. This slows down hair growth improving the
appearance of the area where VANIQA is used.
HOW
DO I USE VANIQA?VANIQA
should be applied twice daily at least 8 hours apart.
Apply a thin layer of VANIQA to the effected
areas of the face and adjacent involved areas under
the chin and rub in thoroughly. You should not wash
the treated areas for at least 4 hours after an application
of VANIQA.
HOW
FAST DOES VANIQA WORK?
With
the aid of VANIQA improvement in the condition
of unwanted facial hair growth will occur gradually.
Women using VANIQA should not be discouraged
if they see no immediate improvement. Be patient. Changes
to facial hair may be seen as early as 4 to 8 weeks.
It should be noted that improvement might take longer
in some individuals. If no improvement is seen after
6 months of use, discontinue treatment.
HOW
EFFECTIVE IS VANIQA?
Studies
showed that improvement in unwanted facial hair was
seen in approximately 60% of patients after 24 weeks
of use. Overall, VANIQA statistically significantly
reduced the number of patients bothered by their facial
hair and by the time spent removing, treating, or concealing
facial hair.
IS
VANIQA A CURE FOR UNWANTED FACIAL HAIR?
No,
VANIQA does not permanently remove hair or cure
unwanted facial hair. It should not be confused with
a depilatory. If you are utilizing a hair removal technique
it should be continued. Nonetheless, VANIQA will
help you manage your condition and improve your appearance.
WHAT
HAPPENS IF I STOP USING VANIQA?
Studies
show that about 8 weeks after stopping therapy with
VANIQA, hair growth will restart at about the
same rate as before starting this medicine.
SIDE
EFFECTS:
VANIQA
may cause temporary redness, rash, itching, burning
or tingling at the site of application. If this happens
for a brief period of time the medicine can be continued.
If symptoms persist discontinue use.
WHO
SOULD USE VANIQA WITH EXTREME CAUTION:
-
If you if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
- If
you are less than 12 years of age VANIQA should
not be used at any time.
- If
you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. No studies
have been performed to date on the safety of this medicine
in pregnant women.
- If
you are breast-feeding.
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