Vaniqa

Trypanosomiasis, African, hair removal therapy
Treatment
1 FDA approval
1 Active Study for Vaniqa

What is Vaniqa

EflornithineThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryEflornithine is a drug used to treat excessive facial hair growth in women. It is sold by Allergan, Inc. under the brand name Vaniqa in cream form and was previously sold by Sanofi Aventis under the brand name Ornidyl as an injection. This medication is on the World Health Organization's list of essential medicines.
Vaniqais the brand name
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Vaniqa Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Vaniqa
Eflornithine
2000
3

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Eflornithine, commonly known as Vaniqa, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses such as hair removal therapy .
hair removal therapy

Effectiveness

How Vaniqa works in the bodyEflornithine stops hair growth by blocking the process of hair production. It does this by permanently attaching to the enzyme ornithine decarboxylase, which prevents the natural substrate ornithine from doing its job.

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended measure of Vaniqa is contingent upon the identified disorder. The quantity of dosage is contingent upon the mode of delivery listed in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Trypanosomiasis, African
, 0.139 mg/mg, 13.9 %, 11.5 %, 0.00417 mg/mg
, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Cream - Cutaneous, Cutaneous
hair removal therapy
, 0.139 mg/mg, 13.9 %, 11.5 %, 0.00417 mg/mg
, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Cream - Cutaneous, Cutaneous

Vaniqa Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Vaniqa?

Currently, there are no active investigations into the potential of Vaniqa to provide hair removal therapy.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
hair removal therapy
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4
Trypanosomiasis, African
0 Actively Recruiting

Vaniqa Reviews: What are patients saying about Vaniqa?

5Patient Review
11/4/2018
Vaniqa for Increased Facial Hair in a Woman
I've been using Vaniqa cream for 5 months and it has been working great. My facial hair almost disappeared after just three weeks of use.
5Patient Review
6/22/2018
Vaniqa for Increased Facial Hair in a Woman
This product is very effective at controlling hair growth with no adverse effects.
4.3Patient Review
5/16/2019
Vaniqa for Increased Facial Hair in a Woman
I've been using this for five years now and I'm pretty content. However, I am curious about potential side effects. For example, I recently developed a growth on the bottom of my foot (Plantar Fibroma) and wonder if it's from the cream. Probably not, but I'll stop using it for awhile to see if my symptoms improve.
4Patient Review
10/5/2021
Vaniqa for Increased Facial Hair in a Woman
Vaniqa was a big help for me in controlling my facial hair. I've tried for over an hour every day since I was 14, and this has really made a difference. TIP: to avoid getting acne from it, apply a thin coat of salicyclic acid lotion first -- up to half an hour before, or immediately before, makes no difference.
4Patient Review
9/26/2021
Vaniqa for Increased Facial Hair in a Woman
I've definitely seen a reduction in hair growth on my face, but now I'm seeing some thinning of my scalp hair. I'm going to take a break from using Vaniqua for a few months and explore other options like laser removal.
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Patient Q&A Section about vaniqa

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does Vaniqa remove hair permanently?

"The Vaniqa cream is used in order to help reduce the amount of unwanted facial hair that women may have. It is important to note that the Vaniqa cream does not permanently remove facial hair or prevent hair growth from occurring. The cream will need to be reapplied on a regular basis in order to continue seeing results."

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Can Vaniqa make hair growth worse?

"Vaniqa inhibits the enzyme ornithine decarboxylase, which slows hair growth."

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Is Vaniqa prescription only?

"A treatment that you need a prescription for that can reduce the amount of facial hair you have to shave/tweeze/wax. Vaniqa® (eflornithine hydrochloride) can start working in as little as 4-8 weeks."

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Does Vaniqa have side effects?

"What are the possible side effects of VANIQA? VANIQA may cause temporary redness, stinging, burning, tingling or rash on areas of the skin where it is applied. Folliculitis (hair bumps) may also occur. If these persist, consult your doctor."

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Clinical Trials for Vaniqa

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