Drug name: Vaniqa
Vaniqa is an enzyme
inhibitor used topically to slow the growth of
unwanted facial hair in women. Vaniqa does not remove
hair.
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How to take Vaniqa
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 this medicine. 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. 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.
Vaniqa 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.
Vaniqa 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.
Vaniqa Missed Dose
If you miss
Vaniqa dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual
dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the amount used to
catch up.
Vaniqa Storage
Store Vaniqa at room
temperature away from sunlight. Keep Vaniqa and all
medications out of the reach of children.
Notes
Do not share Vaniqa with other
people.
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