Adult Dosing

Reduction of facial hair in women

• Apply as a thin layer to affected areas of the face twice daily
• Space applications at least 8 hrs apart
• Onset of improvement is seen in 4-8 wks. Hair growth returns within 8 wks of discontinuation

• Continue hair removal techniques PRN (apply cream at least 5 mins after hair removal)

Pediatric Dosing

• Safety and effectiveness in patients less than 12 yrs of age has not been established

[Outline]

• Adult Dosing
• Pediatric Dosing

• Reduction of facial hair in women

• Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product

• N/A

Renal Dose Adjustment

• Renal impairment: Not indicated

Hepatic Dose Adjustment

• Hepatic impairment: Not indicated

See Supplemental Patient Information

• Intended for application on face only and adjacent involved areas under the chin
• Reduce frequency if irritation or intolerance develops; discontinue if irritation continues
• Transient stinging or burning may occur when applied to abraded or broken skin

Caution: Use cautiously in

• Abraded or broken skin

Supplemental Patient Information

• It is not a depilatory, but rather appears to retard hair growth. Patients may require to continue using a hair removal method

Pregnancy Category:C

Breastfeeding: Safety unknown. Caution should be exercised when administering to a lactating woman.

• GI: Dyspepsia, vomiting, diarrhea
• DERM: Acne, pseudofolliculitis Barbae, stinging skin, burning skin, dry skin, pruritus, erythema, tingling skin, skin irritation, rash, alopecia
• CNS: Headache, dizziness, nausea, asthenia, vertigo
• LOCAL: Folliculitis, hair ingrown, facial edema
• METABOLIC: Anorexia

• Hair growth retardant; reduces unwanted hair growth and may cause hair to become finer and lighter
• Minimal systemic availability after topical application(<1%)
• Metabolism: Not metabolised
• Excretion: Excreted unchanged in urine
• Half-Life: 8 hrs

US Trade Name(s)

• Vaniqa

US Availability

Vaniqa

• Cream: 13.9%

Canadian Trade Name(s)

• Vaniqa

Canadian Availability

Vaniqa

• Cream: 13.9%

UK Trade Name(s)

• Vaniqa

UK Availability

Vaniqa

• Cream: 13.9%

Australian Trade Name(s)

• Vaniqa

Australian Availability

Vaniqa

• Cream: 11.5%

[Outline]

Dermatologic

Dermatologic Topical Agents

Miscellaneous Agents

Pricing data from www.DrugStore.com in U.S.A.

• Vaniqa 13.9 % CREA [Tube] (SKINMEDICA)
  INC % = $30
  % = $60

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