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
Vaniqa is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Vaniqa depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
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 names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Eflornithine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.