Vaniqa
Vaniqa is a prescription medication applied to the skin for
the reduction of unwanted facial hair in women. Vaniqa is the
first prescription therapy cream that is approved by the FDA to
eliminate unwanted facial hair growth.
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. Please consult your
healthcare professional before using this or any other prescription or
non-prescription medication.
Uses of Vaniqa
Vaniqa is an enzyme inhibitor used topically to slow the growth
of unwanted facial hair in women. Vaniqa does not remove
hair.
Vaniqa Directions
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 Vaniqa. 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 Vaniqa 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 OF VANIQA, 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 with Vaniqa
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take with and
without a prescription.
Missed Dose of Vaniqa
If you miss a dose of Vaniqa, skip the missed dose and resume
your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the amount of
Vaniqa used to catch up.
Vaniqa Notes
Do not share Vaniqa with other people.
| 
