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.
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