Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Generic Name: Eflornithine 13.9% Cream
Strength | Per Unit Price | Price | |
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13.9%-15GM (1 Cream) | $31.00 | $31.95 | |
13.9%-15GM (2 Cream) | $24.50 | $62 $49.1
you save $12.90 |
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13.9%-15GM (4 Cream) | $20.75 | $124 $83.44
you save $40.56 |
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13.9%-15GM (6 Cream) | $19.50 | $186 $117.35
you save $68.65 |
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13.9%-15GM (10 Cream) | $18.30 | $310 $183.7
you save $126.30 |
THERAPEUTIC USES.: -
Eflornithine (generic name) is a prescription drug which is sold under the brand name- Vaniqa (Trade name). Healthcare specialist may use the trade name when prescriber referring to the generic drug name. It is used for the treatment of unwanted facial hair in women. It is available in cream formulation.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE.: -
> Apply Eflornithine exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
> Do not apply this medicine in a smaller or larger amount or for longer than recommended.
> The dosage of the drug depends on the weight, age, height or medical condition of the patient and depend on many factors, then your prescriber will determine your dose schedule.
What if you miss a dose Eflornithine.: -
If you miss or forget a dose of Eflornithine, take it as soon as possible, if it almost time for your next schedule. Skip the forgotten dose and go back to your normal schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten or missed dose.
How Eflornithine works.: -
Eflornithine prevent hair growth by inhibiting or irreversibly binding (suicide inhibition) with ornithine decarboxylase(natural substrate ornithine).
Eflornithine side effects.: -
Eflornithine may cause some side effects; however, you should always tell your health care specialist if you experience any unusual symptoms.
> Skin dryness
> Headache
> Red bumps on the skin
> Rash
> Burning
> Stinging
> Itching
> Tingling
> Temporary redness
> Acne
> Irritation of treated skin
> Crusting around your hair follicles
> Eczema
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
Before taking Eflornithine to talk to your doctor, if you have or had any of the following conditions.: -
Liver(Hepatotoxicity), Kidney, or heart disease.
Any type of skin diseases
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING.:-
Let your doctor know before taking this medicine, if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant and if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Kidney.:-
Let your doctor know if you ever had any kind of kidney diseases.
Liver.:-
Let your doctor know if you ever had any kind of liver(Hepatotoxicity) diseases.
Alcohol.:-
Please consult your doctor if you are consuming alcohol. If you use alcohol may increase your side effect so it is good to avoid alcohol while using Eflornithine medication.
Interactions with this medication.:-
For informational purposes only. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicine including OTC or any herbal supplement.
There is not known drug interactions associated with this medicine.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The knowledge provided is meant to raise an understanding of knowledge regarding wellbeing and does not recommend medication or evaluation. Such material is not a substitution for clinical medical treatment and can not be taken as suggesting or advising that it is healthy, acceptable or efficient for you to take the medication. Consult a health care provider and specialist for psychological therapy and diagnosis.