Vaniqa
Eflornithine cream for hirsutism. It slows the growth of unwanted facial hair.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Eflornithine
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 13.9% 15g
This listing uses Vaniqa as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Vaniqa vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Vaniqa details
- Condition
- Hirsutism
- Alternative names
- eflornithine
- Therapeutic class
- Ornithine Decarboxylase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Topical Eflornithine
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to eflornithine
- Minor side effects
- local skin redness; burning; stinging
- Moderate side effects
- dry skin; pruritus; folliculitis
- Serious side effects
- severe localised contact dermatitis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Patient summary
- Eflornithine cream for hirsutism. It slows the growth of unwanted facial hair.
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Allergan
- Onset Time
- 4–8 weeks
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over twelve years and adults.
Mechanism of action
Irreversibly inhibits ornithine decarboxylase in hair follicles, stopping the synthesis of polyamines required for hair growth.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Vaniqa is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Eflornithine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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