Vaniqa
Trypanosomiasis, African, hair removal therapy
Treatment
1 FDA approval
0 Active Studies for Vaniqa
Treatment for
Trypanosomiasis, African
What is Vaniqa
Eflornithine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Eflornithine 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.
Vaniqa
is the brand name
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 body
Eflornithine 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
0 Actively Recruiting
Trypanosomiasis, African
0 Actively Recruiting
Vaniqa Reviews: What are patients saying about Vaniqa?
5
Patient Review
11/4/2018
Vaniqa for Increased Facial Hair in a Woman
5
Patient Review
6/22/2018
Vaniqa for Increased Facial Hair in a Woman
4.3
Patient Review
5/16/2019
Vaniqa for Increased Facial Hair in a Woman
4
Patient Review
10/5/2021
Vaniqa for Increased Facial Hair in a Woman
4
Patient Review
9/26/2021
Vaniqa for Increased Facial Hair in a Woman
4
Patient Review
6/29/2022
Vaniqa for Increased Facial Hair in a Woman
3.7
Patient Review
3/6/2018
Vaniqa for Increased Facial Hair in a Woman
3.7
Patient Review
8/2/2022
Vaniqa for Increased Facial Hair in a Woman
3
Patient Review
4/12/2017
Vaniqa for Increased Facial Hair in a Woman
3
Patient Review
12/13/2021
Vaniqa for Increased Facial Hair in a Woman
2.3
Patient Review
10/17/2017
Vaniqa for Increased Facial Hair in a Woman
2
Patient Review
9/6/2022
Vaniqa for Increased Facial Hair in a Woman
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."
Answered by AI
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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