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The following
information is a summary about Vaniqa. It is not
intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
USES:
Vaniqa is an enzyme inhibitor used topically to
slow the growth of unwanted facial hair in women.
It does not remove hair.
HOW TO TAKE THIS
MEDICATION:
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.
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.
PRECAUTIONS:
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.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
This medicine is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drug (NSAID) known as a COX-2 inhibitor used to
relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and to
treat pain and menstrual discomfort.
MISSED DOSE:
This does not apply. Your health care
provider will give this medication to you, either
in the hospital or at home.
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