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Vaniqa
Vaniqa is an enzyme inhibitor used topically to slow the growth of unwanted facial hair in women. It does not remove hair.
How Taken
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 the medicine has dried. Follow the directions for using Vaniqa provided by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include:
- stinging
- burning
- redness
- tingling
- rash of the skin
- 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.
Warnings/Precautions
You will need to continue your routine method of hair removal while using Vaniqa. Vaniqa is not a dipilatory. 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
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Vaniqa. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine, including any facial or skin creams, that you are taking. Inform you doctor of any other medical conditions, broken skin, sores on the face, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using Vaniqa.
Missed Dose
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.
Storage
Keep away from children. 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.
More Information
For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or health care provider.
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