Vaniqa Uses

Vaniqa is a prescription medication applied to the skin for the reduction of unwanted facial hair in women. Slower hair growth and improved appearance is noticed where Vaniqa is applied. Vaniqa does not permanently remove hair or cure unwanted facial hair. Vaniqa is not a depilatory. Your treatment program should include continuation of any hair removal technique you are currently using. Vaniqa will help you manage your condition and improve your appearance.

How Taken

Apply a thin layer of Vaniqa Cream to affected areas of the face and adjacent involved areas under the chin, rub in thoroughly. Do not wash the treated area for at least 4 hours. Use Vaniqa twice daily at least 8 hours apart or as directed by your physician. You should continue to use hair removal techniques as needed in conjunction with Vaniqa. (Vaniqa should be applied at least 5 minutes after hair removal). Cosmetics or sunscreens may be applied over treated areas after the Vaniqa cream has dried.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not use if you have had an allergic reaction to Vaniqa in the past. Vaniqa is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known if Vaniqa will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is also not known if Vaniqa passes into breast milk. Do not use Vaniqa without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding. Vaniqa has not been approved for use by children younger than 12 years of age.

Missed Dose

If you forget or miss a dose of Vaniqa do not try to "make it up". Return to your normal Vaniqa application schedule as soon as you can.

Possible Side Effects

Vaniqa may cause a temporary redness, stinging, burning, tingling or rash on areas of the skin where it is applied. Hair bumps may also occur. If these persist, consult your doctor. Treatment related skin adverse events that occurred in less than 1% of the subjects treated with Vaniqa are: bleeding skin, cheilitis, and contact dermatitis, swelling of lips, herpes simplex, numbness and rosacea. Adverse events were primarily mild in intensity and generally resolved without medical treatment or discontinuation of Vaniqa.

Storage

Store Vaniqa at 25° C (77° F); excursions permitted to 15° C-30° C (59° F-86° F). Do not freeze. See tube crimp and carton end for expiration date and lot number.

Overdose

An overdose of Vaniqa is not likely. If theVaniqa cream has been ingested, or if you suspect an overdose has occurred, contact your doctor, hospital emergency room, or poison control center for advice.

More Vaniqa Information

Avoid getting Vaniqa in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If this occurs, wash the area with water. If it does get in your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact your doctor.

Disclaimer

This drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of Vaniqa. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.