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Fore Safe Use After Receiving This Medicine

The best for you that your family doctor check your progress at regular appointments . This drug may cause blood problems.

Eflornithine can lower the number of white blood cells in your blood, increasing the risk of getting an infection. It can also lower the number of platelets, which are necessary for proper blood clotting. If this occurs, there are certain precautions you can take to reduce the risk of infection or bleeding:

• Check with your family doctor immediately if you think you are getting an infection or if you get a fever or chills.
• Check with your family doctor immediately if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising; black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; or pinpoint red spots on your skin.
• Be careful when using a regular toothbrush, dental floss, or toothpick. Your family doctor, dentist, or nurse may recommend other ways to clean your teeth and gums. Check with your family doctor before having any dental work done.
• Be careful not to cut yourself when you are using sharp objects such as a safety razor or fingernail or toenail cutters.