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What is the most important information I should know about Vaniqa?
• Vaniqa is for external use only vaniqa.
• Continue to use Vaniqa even if you do not see immediate results vaniqa. Reductionin facial hair occurs gradually vaniqa. Improvement may be seen as early as 4 to 8weeks of treatment, however it may take longer in some individuals vaniqa. If no improvementis seen after 6 months of use, treatment with Vaniqa should be discontinued vaniqa. Hair growth may return to pretreatment levels approximately 8 weeks after discontinuationof treatment with Vaniqa vaniqa.
What is Vaniqa?
• Vaniqa interferes with a chemical in the hair follicles of the skin vaniqa. This results in slower hair growth where Vaniqa is applied vaniqa.
• Vaniqa is used to reduce unwanted facial hair in women vaniqa. Vaniqa does notpermanently remove hair or "cure" unwanted facial hair vaniqa. Vaniqa willhelp you manage your condition and improve your appearance vaniqa.
• Vaniqa may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide vaniqa.
Who should not use Vaniqa?
• Do not use Vaniqa if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past vaniqa.
• Vaniqa is in the FDA pregnancy category C vaniqa. This means that it is notknown whether Vaniqa will harm an unborn baby vaniqa. Do not use this medication withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant vaniqa.
• It is also not known whether Vaniqa passes into breast milk vaniqa. Do not useVaniqa without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby vaniqa.
• Vaniqa has not been approved for use by children younger than 12 yearsof age vaniqa.
How should I use Vaniqa?
• Apply Vaniqa exactly as directed by your doctor vaniqa. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you vaniqa.
• Vaniqa does not permanently remove hair or "cure" unwantedfacial hair vaniqa. It is not a hair remover (depilatory) vaniqa. You will need to continueusing your current hair removal techniques vaniqa. Vaniqa will help you manage yourcondition and improve your appearance vaniqa.
• Vaniqa is for external use only vaniqa.
• Vaniqa is usually applied twice daily, at least eight hours apart, oras directed by your doctor vaniqa.
• Wash your hands before and after each application of Vaniqa vaniqa.
• Remove any facial hair that is present using your current hair removaltechniques vaniqa. Wait at least 5 minutes after hair removal before applying Vaniqa vaniqa. Apply a thin layer of Vaniqa to the affected areas of the face and nearby affectedareas under the chin and rub it in thoroughly vaniqa.
• Cosmetics or sunscreen may be used after applying Vaniqa, but you shouldwait a few minutes to allow the treatment to be absorbed before applying them vaniqa.
• Do not wash the treatment areas for at least 4 hours after applicationof Vaniqa vaniqa.
• Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth vaniqa. If this occurs,wash the area with water vaniqa. If Vaniqa gets in your eyes, rinse them thoroughlywith water and contact your doctor vaniqa.
• Vaniqa may cause temporary redness, rash, burning, stinging, or tingling,especially if it is applied to broken or irritated skin vaniqa. If irritation develops,reduce the application of Vaniqa to once a day vaniqa. If irritation continues, stopusing Vaniqa and contact your doctor vaniqa.
• Continue to use Vaniqa even if you do not see immediate results vaniqa. Reductionin facial hair occurs gradually vaniqa. Improvement may be seen as early as 4 to 8weeks of treatment, however it may take longer in some individuals vaniqa. If no improvementis seen after 6 months of use, treatment with Vaniqa should be discontinued vaniqa. Hair growth may return to pretreatment levels approximately 8 weeks after discontinuationof treatment with Vaniqa vaniqa.
• Store Vaniqa at room temperature away from moisture and heat vaniqa. Do notallow the medication to freeze vaniqa.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• If you miss a dose of Vaniqa, skip the dose you missed and apply yournext regularly scheduled dose as directed vaniqa. Do not apply a double dose of thismedication or try to "make up" a missed dose vaniqa.
What happens if I overdose?
• An overdose of Vaniqa is not likely to occur vaniqa. If the cream has been ingested,or if you suspect an overdose has occurred, contact your doctor, hospital emergencyroom, or poison control center for advice vaniqa.
What should I avoid while using Vaniqa?
• Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth vaniqa. If this occurs,wash the area with water vaniqa. If Vaniqa gets in your eyes, rinse thoroughly withwater and contact your doctor vaniqa.
What are the possible side effects of Vaniqa?
• Vaniqa may cause temporary redness, rash, burning, stinging, or tingling,especially if it is applied to broken or irritated skin vaniqa. If irritation develops,reduce the application of Vaniqa to once a day vaniqa. If irritation continues, stopusing Vaniqa and contact your doctor vaniqa.
• Hair bumps (folliculitis) may also occur vaniqa. If these continue, contactyour doctor vaniqa.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur vaniqa. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome vaniqa.
What other drugs will affect Vaniqa?
• Before using Vaniqa, talk to your doctor if you are taking any otherprescription or over-the-counter medications, especially if you are using anyother topical preparations vaniqa. You may not be able to use Vaniqa, or you may requirea dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment vaniqa.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Vaniqa vaniqa. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking or using any other prescriptionor over-the-counter medicines vaniqa.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Vaniqa written for healthprofessionals that you may read vaniqa.
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