unfavourable Eflornithine Generic Name: Eflornithine (ee FLOR ni theen) Brand Name: Vaniqa Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Pregnancy More User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Eflornithine: It is used to lower the growth of unwanted facial hair in females. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow Men's Health Month And Movember: Raising The Profile Of Men's Health One Stache At A Time What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Eflornithine? For all patients taking eflornithine: If you have an allergy to eflornithine or any other part of this medicine. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. Children: If your child is younger than 12 years of age. Do not give eflornithine to a child younger than 12 years of age. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Eflornithine? Tell all of your health care providers that you take eflornithine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. You will still need to remove hair other ways while using this medicine. It may take several weeks to see the full effects. Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs or products on your skin. After stopping treatment, the hair will go back to how it was before treatment. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using eflornithine while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Eflornithine) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Do not take eflornithine by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn). Wash your hands before and after use. Use at least 5 minutes after you get rid of hair. Put a thin layer on the affected skin and rub in gently. Do not wash affected part for at least 4 hours. Makeup may be used after the skin has dried. What do I do if I miss a dose? Skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not put on 2 doses or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very bad skin irritation. What are some other side effects of Eflornithine? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Pimples (acne). Burning. Stinging. Hair bumps. Skin irritation. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Eflornithine? Store at room temperature. Do not freeze. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take eflornithine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to eflornithine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about eflornithine topical Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Support Group En Español 58 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents Consumer resources Eflornithine topical Eflornithine Injection (Advanced Reading) Eflornithine Topical (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Vaniqa Professional resources Eflornithine (AHFS Monograph) Related treatment guides Hirsutism Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Eflornithine topical Rating 58 User Reviews 8.1 /10 58 User Reviews 8.1 Rate it! Drug Class Miscellaneous topical agents Related Drugs Hirsutism spironolactone , Aldactone , Vaniqa , flutamide , Eulexin , More... Related: Hirsutism before
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