Before Using This medicine: There are no reported drug interactions, however, if you are taking any prescription medicines, non-prescription medicines or using any facial or skin creams, check with your physician before use of Vaniqa.
 
Other Medical Problems: Vaniqa is the first - and only - prescription cream clinically proven to slow the growth of unwanted facial hair in women. Over time you may be removing hair less often. Vaniqa does not remove hair. Applying this fragrance-free cream twice a day, every day, should not replace your current method of removal. Instead, Vaniqa slows hair growth. It is for external use only. Improvement in the condition occurs gradually. Don't be discouraged if you see no immediate improvement. Be patient. Improvement may be seen as early as 4 to 8 weeks of treatment. Improvement may take longer in some individuals. If no improvement is seen after 6 months of use, discontinue use. Clinical studies show that in about 8 weeks after stopping treatment with Vaniqa, the hair will return to the same condition as before beginning treatment. Do not give it or allow other people to use it. Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children.

Proper Use of This Medicine: Apply twice daily, at least eight hours apart, or as directed by your doctor.

Precautions While Using This Medicine: Vaniqa can be used on all skin types and is for women who are bothered by unwanted hair around the lips and under the chin. It should not be used if you are less than 12 years old. If you are allergic to any of the ingredients, tell your doctor. Vaniqa also contains ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, methylparaben, mineral oil, PEG-bO stearate, phenoxyethanol, propylparaben, stearyl alcohol and water. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, discuss with your doctor whether you should use it during pregnancy. No clinical studies have been performed in pregnant women. You should not use Vaniqa if you are less than 12 years of age. If you are breast-feeding, consult your doctor before using Vaniqa. It is not known if Vaniqa is passed to infants through breast milk.

Side Effects of This Medicine: Vaniqa may cause temporary redness, rash, burning, stinging or tingling, especially when the skin is damaged. If irritation continues, stop use of Vaniqa and contact your doctor. Avoid getting the medication in your eyes or inside your nose or mouth. If the product gets in your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact your doctor.