Eflornithine : Before Using

Eflornithine - Topical

Brand Names

Vaniqa Eflornithine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the problems of uses this drugs must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For eflornithine, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to eflornithine. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances or topical medications.

Pregnancy care

Studies with eflornithine have not been done in pregnant women. In animal studies, when taken by mouth, eflornithine has been shown to cause birth defects or other problems. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, discuss with your family doctor whether you must use this drug during pregnancy.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether eflornithine passes into breast milk. Mothers who are taking this drug and wish to breast-feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

There is no special info comparing use of eflornithine in child under the age of 12 years with use in other age groups. However, this drug is not expected to cause various side effects or problems in older children than it does in adults.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are using any other topical prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug that is to be applied to the same area of the skin.