Are there any serious side effects to Vaniqa?

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: acne, “hair bumps” (folliculitis). A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.

How often should I use Vaniqa facial hair cream?

Vaniqa. Vaniqa is the first and only FDA approved prescription cream clinically proven to reduce the growth of unwanted facial hair in women. Use it twice a day, everyday and you will see results within 4 to 8 weeks, as most women who have used it claim.

What’s the lowest price for Vaniqa at GoodRx?

Skip drug description and prescription settings. Skip to Vaniqa price list. EFLORNITHINE is used on the skin to reduce unwanted facial hair in women. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of Vaniqa is around $171.74, 15% off the average retail price of $202.78.

Do you wash your hands before applying Vaniqa?

Before application, remove any facial hair using your desired hair removal method (razor, tweezers, etc). Wait at least 5 minutes before applying Vaniqa. Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. Apply a thin layer of cream to all affected areas of the face or under the chin and rub in thoroughly.

Do you need to use Vaniqa for hair removal?

This medication is not a depilatory, but rather appears to retard hair growth to improve the condition and the patient’s appearance. Patients will likely need to continue using a hair removal method (e.g., shaving, plucking, etc.) in conjunction with VANIQA® (eflornithine hydrochloride) cream, 13.9%.

Do you need to consult your doctor before using Vaniqa?

PATIENT INFORMATION. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using VANIQA ®. It is not known if VANIQA ® is passed to infants through breast milk. If you are taking any prescription medicines, non-prescription medicines or using any facial or skin creams, check with your physician before use of VANIQA ®.

What is Vaniqa alternative to eFlora hydrochloride cream?

What is Vaniqa alternative – Eflora Eflornithine Hydrochloride cream Eflora cream with 13.9 eflornithine in a 15g tube is a solution found to be effective in the treatment of excessive hair growth condition or facial hirsutism as well as in African trypanosomiasis or also known as sleeping sickness.