PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION VANIQA OVERNIGHT

VANIQA DRUG INFO:

IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of Vaniqa is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using Vaniqa.

EFLORNITHINE - TOPICAL (eh-FLOOR-nith-een)

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Vaniqa

VANIQA USES: Vaniqa is used to slow down the growth of unwanted facial hair in women. Vaniqa interferes with an enzyme needed in the skin for hair growth but does not remove hair. Vaniqa is not for use in children under the age of 12 years.

HOW TO USE VANIQA: Apply a thin layer of Vaniqa, at least 5 minutes after hair removal (e.g., plucking, shaving), to the affected areas of the face and chin. Vaniqa is usually applied twice daily at least 8 hours apart, or as directed by your doctor. Do not wash the treated area for at least 4 hours. Cosmetics or sunscreens may be applied over the treated areas after Vaniqa has dried. Continue to use hair removal techniques (e.g., shaving, plucking) while using this medication. Avoid getting Vaniqa in your eyes or inside your nose or mouth. If this drug gets in your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact your doctor.

VANIQA SIDE EFFECTS: Rash, burning, stinging, tingling, or redness of the skin, or "hair bumps" (folliculitis) may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of these serious side effects: bleeding skin, swelling of the face or lips. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

VANIQA PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies, broken skin, sores on the face. Vaniqa should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether Vaniqa passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

VANIQA DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: other facial or skin products. Do not start or stop Vaniqa without doctor or pharmacist approval.

VANIQA OVERDOSE: If Vaniqa overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Vaniqa may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms following ingestion may include hair loss, facial swelling, seizures, hearing loss, upset stomach, loss of appetite, headache, weakness, and dizziness.

VANIQA NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.

VANIQA MISSED DOSE: If you miss or forget a dose of Vaniqa, do not make it up. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

VANIQA STORAGE: Store Vaniqa at controlled room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not freeze.