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Vaniqa
Vaniqa®
Important Note
The following information is intended to
supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your
physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or
effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this
drug.
Uses
Vaniqa is most commonly used to reduce unwanted facial hair in women. It may
also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How to Use
Vaniqa is usually applied twice daily, at least eight hours apart, or as
directed by your doctor. Wash your hands before and after each application.
Apply a thin layer of Vaniqa to the affected areas of the face, avoiding the
eyes, nostrils, mouth, open sores, or irritated skin, and rub it in
thoroughly. Wait several minutes before applying cosmetics or sunscreens.
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue use
prematurely, even if you do not see immediate results. Reduction in facial
hair occurs gradually. Improvement may be seen as early as 4 to 8 weeks of
treatment, however, it may take longer in some individuals.
Side Effects
Possible side effects of Vaniqa include temporary redness, rash, burning,
stinging, tingling, or the appearance of hair bumps. If any of these
conditions continues or worsens, call your doctor. If skin irritation
develops, reduce the application to once daily. If irritation continues,
stop treatments and contact your doctor. Talk to your doctor about any side
effect that seems unusual or concerns you.
Precautions
Do not take Vaniqa if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Avoid contact with eyes, nostrils, mouth, open sores or irritated skin. For
external use only. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or thinking about
becoming pregnant.
Drug Interactions
Talk to your doctor before taking any prescription or over-the-counter
medicines, including herbal products, especially if you are using any other
topical treatments. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact
with Vaniqa.
Notes
Hair growth is slowed where Vaniqa is applied but this medication does not
permanently remove hair. Hair growth may return to pretreatment levels
approximately 8 weeks after discontinuation of treatment. If improvement is
not seen after 6 months of regular treatments, discontinue use. Do not share
Vaniqa with others for whom it was not prescribed, since they may have a
problem that is not effectively treated by this drug.
Missed Dose
If you miss a treatment of this medicine, apply it as soon as you remember.
Do not take a double dose of this medication.
Storage
Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away
from heat, moisture, and light. Do not allow this medication to freeze.
Store this and all medications out of the reach of children. |
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