Vaniqua
Vaniqua is an enzyme inhibitor
used topically to slow the growth of unwanted facial hair in women. It
does not remove hair.
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.
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