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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.
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Uses of VaniqaVaniqa is an enzyme inhibitor used topically to slow the growth of unwanted facial hair in women. Vaniqa does not remove hair. Vaniqa DirectionsFollow 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 EffectsSIDE 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 PrecautionsVaniqa is not a depilatory. 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 VaniqaInform your doctor about all the medicines you
take with and without a prescription. Missed Dose of VaniqaIf 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 NotesDo not share Vaniqa with other people.
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