
Vaniqa is an enzyme inhibitor used topically to slow the growth
of unwanted facial hair in women. It does not remove hair.
BEFORE USING (Know Before you Buy Online)
Some
medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Inform your
doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine you are
taking including any facial or skin creams. Also, any other medical conditions
such as broken skin, sores on the face, allergies, or if you are pregnant or
breast-feeding should be indicated. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
DIRECTIONS
Follow the
directions for using this medicine 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 this medicine. 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 this medicine, skip the missed dose and return to your
regular dosing schedule. DO NOT APPLY TWO DOSES AT ONCE.
CAUTIONS (Before you Order or Use this Medicine)
Vaniqa is not a
depilatory. You will need to continue your routine method of hair removal while
using it. 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. If you plan on becoming
pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Vaniqa during
pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. If you are
or will become pregnant while you are using this medicine, check with your
doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
VANIQA SIDE EFFECTS
Side
effects which 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.