Drug details
Vaniqa (eflornithine)
type of Topical Skin Products
Vaniqa (eflornithine hydrochloride) Cream is used to reduce unwanted facial hair in women. It blocks a certain enzyme needed for hair growth in the skin. This effect slows hair growth and may also make the hair finer and lighter. Vaniqa Cream It does not remove hair or cause the hair to fall out.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- hives,
- difficulty breathing,
- swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- severe irritation of treated skin, and
- redness or crusting around your hair follicles
The following drugs are related to Vaniqa, either as a replacement or used together:
- Cyclocort Ointment (amcinonide topical)