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Vaniqa
is a prescription medication applied to the skin for the reduction
of unwanted facial hair in women. Vaniqa is the first prescription
therapy cream that is approved by the FDA to eliminate unwanted
facial hair growth.
Vaniqa
is an enzyme inhibitor used topically to slow the growth
of unwanted facial hair in women. Vaniqa does not remove
hair.
Directions
Follow
the directions for using Vaniqa provided by your doctor.
Vaniqa comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it
carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions
that you may have about Vaniqa. Apply a thin layer of Vaniqa
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 Vaniqa.
Cosmetics or sunscreens may be applied after Vaniqa has
dried. STORE VANIQA 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 VANIQA, skip the missed dose and return to your
regular dosing schedule. Do not apply 2 doses at once.
Side Effects
SIDE EFFECTS OF VANIQA, 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
Vaniqa is not a dipilatory. You will need
to continue your routine method of hair removal while using
Vaniqa. You may not see improvement for the first month
of use. If your symptoms do not improve or become worse,
check with your doctor. Vaniqa 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 Vaniqa during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF VANIQA
IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING
while you are using Vaniqa, 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 of Vaniqa, skip the missed
dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up"
the amount of Vaniqa used to catch up.
Notes
Do not share Vaniqa with other people.
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