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What is Vaniqa
 Vaniqa
interferes with a chemical in the hair follicles of the skin.
This results in slower hair growth where Vaniqa is applied.
Vaniqa
is used to reduce unwanted facial hair in women. Vaniqa does
not permanently remove hair or "cure" unwanted facial
hair. Vaniqa will help you manage your condition and improve
your appearance.
Vaniqa
may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this
medication guide.
General medical information about Vaniqa
Vaniqa is for external use only.
Continue
to use Vaniqa even if you do not see immediate results.
Reduction in facial hair occurs gradually. Improvement may
be seen as early as 4 to 8 weeks of treatment, however it
may take longer in some individuals. If no improvement is
seen after 6 months of use, treatment with Vaniqa should
be discontinued. Hair growth may return to pretreatment
levels approximately 8 weeks after discontinuation of treatment
with Vaniqa.
Who should not use Vaniqa
Do not use Vaniqa if you have had an allergic reaction
to it in the past.
Vaniqa is in the FDA pregnancy
category C. This means that it is not known whether 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 whether Vaniqa passes into breast milk.
Do not use Vaniqa without first talking to your doctor if
you are breast-feeding a baby.
Vaniqa has not been
approved for use by children younger than 12 years of age.
How should you use Vaniqa Apply Vaniqa exactly as directed by your doctor.
If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist,
nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Vaniqa does
not permanently remove hair or "cure" unwanted
facial hair. It is not a hair remover (depilatory). You
will need to continue using your current hair removal techniques.
Vaniqa will help you manage your condition and improve your
appearance.
Vaniqa is for external use only.
Vaniqa is usually applied twice daily, at least eight hours
apart, or as directed by your doctor.
Wash your hands
before and after each application of Vaniqa.
Remove
any facial hair that is present using your current hair
removal techniques. Wait at least 5 minutes after hair removal
before applying Vaniqa. Apply a thin layer of Vaniqa to
the affected areas of the face and nearby affected areas
under the chin and rub it in thoroughly.
Cosmetics
or sunscreen may be used after applying Vaniqa, but you
should wait a few minutes to allow the treatment to be absorbed
before applying them.
Do not wash the treatment areas
for at least 4 hours after application of Vaniqa.
Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
If this occurs, wash the area with water. If Vaniqa gets
in your eyes, rinse them thoroughly with water and contact
your doctor.
Vaniqa may cause temporary redness,
rash, burning, stinging, or tingling, especially if it is
applied to broken or irritated skin. If irritation develops,
reduce the application of Vaniqa to once a day. If irritation
continues, stop using Vaniqa and contact your doctor.
Continue to use Vaniqa even if you do not see immediate
results. Reduction in facial hair occurs gradually. Improvement
may be seen as early as 4 to 8 weeks of treatment, however
it may take longer in some individuals. If no improvement
is seen after 6 months of use, treatment with Vaniqa should
be discontinued. Hair growth may return to pretreatment
levels approximately 8 weeks after discontinuation of treatment
with Vaniqa.
Store Vaniqa at room temperature away
from moisture and heat. Do not allow the medication to freeze.
If you miss a dose: If you miss a dose of Vaniqa, skip the dose you missed
and apply your next regularly scheduled dose as directed.
Do not apply a double dose of this medication or try to
"make up" a missed dose.
What happens if you overdose: An overdose of Vaniqa is not likely to occur. If
the cream has been ingested, or if you suspect an overdose
has occurred, contact your doctor, hospital emergency room,
or poison control center for advice.
What should you avoid while using Vaniqa Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose,
or mouth. If this occurs, wash the area with water. If Vaniqa
gets in your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact
your doctor.
Possible side effects of Vaniqa Vaniqa may cause temporary redness, rash, burning,
stinging, or tingling, especially if it is applied to broken
or irritated skin. If irritation develops, reduce the application
of Vaniqa to once a day. If irritation continues, stop using
Vaniqa and contact your doctor.
Hair bumps (folliculitis)
may also occur. If these continue, contact your doctor.
Side effects other than those listed here may also
occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems
unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect Vaniqa Before using Vaniqa, talk to your doctor if you are
taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medications,
especially if you are using any other topical preparations.
You may not be able to use Vaniqa, or you may require a
dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
Drugs
other than those listed here may also interact with Vaniqa.
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking or using
any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines. |
