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Vaniqa Eflornithine can be greatly effective in treatment of unwanted facial hair in women, if used with some caution. This medication should be use with care in decreased liver function. It needs to be discontinued if hypersensitivity occurs.
Some medical conditions may have adverse impact with Vaniqa Eflornithine Cream. Let your doctor know or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, before using Vaniqa Eflornithine Cream especially. Make sure you tell your health care provider if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You must check with your doctor if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement. Patients having any allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances need to consult doctor.
If you feel you have allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately. This medicine should not be used on scraped or broken skin, or sores on the affected area.
Some drugs may interact with Vaniqa Eflornithine Cream. However, no specific interactions with Eflornithine Cream are recognized.
Ask your health care provider if Vaniqa Eflornithine Cream may interact with other medicines that you take. Discuss with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of any skin care or hair removal products.
Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Therefore, patients are needed not to start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
This medication may be unsafe if swallowed. If overdose or swallowing is assumed, patients can make contact with their local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Vaniqa Eflornithine Cream is for external use only. Avoid contact with the vaginal area, eyes, nose, or mouth. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not freeze. Do not use after expiration date.