Vaniqa

Active Ingredients:

• eflornithine hydrochloride

The commercial name of the medication may differ from the brand one. Generic Vaniqa manufactured by Ajanta is available under commercial name Elyn.

How does Vaniqa work and what pharmaceutical group does it belong to?

The active ingredient in Vaniqa is Eflornithine the preparation works by interfering in the growth of hair follicles on the place of application. This in turn results in decreased speed of hair growth.

Which conditions are treated with Eflornithine?

The preparation is applied in treatment of excessive facial hair growth in women.

What should a patient know before using Vaniqa?

The Eflornithine should not be used in cases of:

• Hypersensitivity to the components of the preparation
• Pregnancy
• Lactation period
• Young age prior to 12 years

Which adverse effects may manifest when using the medication?

The side effects of Vaniqainclude:

• Local allergic reactions
• Folliculitis
• Local irritation

It is not necessary that the side effects will manifest in an individual but the possibility still exist. For more information please consult your health care provider.

Which groups of drugs or specific preparations may interact with Eflornithine?

Tell your doctor about all the herbal preparations as well as prescription drugs that you are currently taking.

Important information for the patient: Vaniqa is supplied for individual use. Do not use it to treat other conditions not listed in the leaflet. Keep the product out of children reach. Do not reuse any disposable materials if supplied with the preparation.