Vaniqa is an enzyme inhibitor used topically to slow the growth of unwanted facial hair in women. It does not remove hair.

BEFORE USING
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine you are taking including any facial or skin creams. Also, any other medical conditions such as broken skin, sores on the face, allergies, or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding should be indicated. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.

DIRECTIONS
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Vaniqa comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. Apply a thin layer of Vaniqa to the affected areas of the face and under the chin, at least 5 minutes after hair removal (e.g., plucking, shaving). Rub in thoroughly. Do not wash the treated area for at least 4 hours. Wait at least 8 hours between applications of this medicine. Cosmetics or sunscreens may be applied after the medicine has dried. Store Vaniqa at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not freeze. If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT APPLY TWO DOSES AT ONCE.

CAUTIONS
Vaniqa is not a depilatory. You will need to continue your routine method of hair removal while using it. You may not see improvement for the first month of use. If your symptoms do not improve or become worse, check with your doctor. This medicine is not for use in children under 12 years of age. If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Vaniqa during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. If you are or will become pregnant while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

VANIQA SIDE EFFECTS
Side effects which may go away during treatment include: stinging, burning, redness, tingling, rash of the skin or hair bumps (folliculitis). If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience bleeding skin, or swelling of the face or lips. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.