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Informations
about Vaniqa |
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What
is Vaniqa skin cream? |
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What
should my health care professional know before I use
Vaniqa skin cream? |
They
need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Vaniqa,
other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant (buy
Ortho Tri-Cyclen) or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding |
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How
should I use this medicine? |
Vaniqa
skin cream is for external use only; do not take by
mouth. Follow the direction on the prescription label.
Apply a thin film of cream to the affected areas of
the face and chin twice a day (at least 8 hours apart),
or as often as directed by your physician. Rub the
cream in thoroughly. Do not wash the treatment area
for at least 4 hours after application of the cream.
Wait a few minutes after applying Vaniqa cream before
you apply cosmetics or sunscreens. Vaniqa cream does
not permanently remove unwanted facial hair. Continue
to use your normal method for hair removal until desired
results have been achieved. Do not use your medicine
more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional
regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special
care may be needed. This medicine is not to be used
by girls under the age of 12. |
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If
you miss a dose, just apply your next scheduled dose
when it is due. Do not use double or extra doses. |
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What
other medicines can interact with Vaniqa skin cream?
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•Vaniqa
cream is not known to interact with any other medications.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional:
about all other medicines you are taking including
non-prescription medicines; if you are a frequent
user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol; if you smoke;
or if you use illegal drugs. These can affect the
way your medicine works. Check with your health care
professional before stopping or starting any of your
medicines. |
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What
side effects might I notice from using Vaniqa skin
cream? |
Side
effects that usually do not require medical attention
(report to your prescriber or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
•skin redness
•folliculitis (hair bumps)
•stinging or burning
•rash |
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What
should I watch for while taking Vaniqa skin cream?
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Improvement
of the condition occurs gradually. Improvement may
be seen in 4 to 8 weeks. If there is no improvement
after 6 months, discontinue use. About 8 weeks after
stopping treatment with Vaniqa cream, the hair will
return to the same condition as before treatment. |
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Where
can I keep my medicine? |
Keep
out of the reach of children in a container that small
children cannot open.
Store at room temperature, 15-30 degrees C (59-86
degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the
expiration date. |
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additional authority and manufacturer information
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from Vaniqa.com |
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from Vaniqa.com |
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from drugs.com |
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from AskDocWeb.com |
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from WebMD.com |
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