Vaniqa is an enzyme inhibitor used topically to slow
the growth of unwanted facial hair in women. It does
not remove hair. |
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Vaniqa
Possible
uses of this medication
Vaniqa is an enzyme inhibitor used topically to slow the growth
of unwanted facial hair in women. It does not remove hair.
How
to take this medication
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by
your doctor. 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. 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. 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.
Side
Effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include stinging,
burning, redness, tingling, rash of the skin; or 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.
Precautions
This medicine is not a dipilatory. You will need to continue
your routine method of hair removal while using this medicine.
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
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take with and
without a prescription.
Missed
Dose
If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual
dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the amount used to catch
up.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from sunlight. Keep this and
all medications out of the reach of children.
Notes
Do not share this medication with other people. |
