Vaniqa is an enzyme inhibitor used topically to slow the growth of unwanted facial hair in women. It does not remove hair.

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Vaniqa

Possible uses of this medication
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. This medicine 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 this medicine 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 THIS MEDICINE 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 2 doses at once.

Side Effects
SIDE EFFECTS, 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.

Precautions
This medicine is not a dipilatory. You will need to continue your routine method of hair removal while using this medicine. 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. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Drug Interactions
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take with and without a prescription.

Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the amount used to catch up.

Storage
Store at room temperature away from sunlight. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.

Notes
Do not share this medication with other people.

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This Vaniqa drug information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other health care professional. This prescription medication information should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your doctor or health care professional before using this medicine.