Reports not available

Removal of facial hair in women

Acne. local irritation - discontinue if severe

Pseudofolliculitis barbae 16%  Acne 21%

Burning skin 4% Alopecia 1.5%

Dizziness 1.5%  Dry skin 1.8% 

Dyspepsisa 2.5%  Erythema (redness ) 1%

Headache 3.8%  Pruritus ( itching ) 3.5%

Pregnancy

Lactation,

Severe renal impairment

Special precautions-

Consider other causes of hirsutism before starting treatment

Avoid eyes and mucous membranes abraded or broken skin

Reduce frequency if irritation or intolrence develops.

Hepatic or renal impairment 

Indication-

Treatment of facial hirsutism in women

Dosage-

Apply thin layer of cream to affected area of face and chin twice daily

Rub the cream  throughly

Max- 30g  monthly

Discontinue after 4 months if no improvement is noticed

Children- Not recommened

1. Allergy- patients who are allergic to the drug should not use the cream

2. Cream - Not to be used  by those  younger than 12 years

3. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or by those hoping to become  pregnant

4. Not to be used by  breast feeding mothers

5. Can produce temporary redness, stinging, burning, tinglinng or rash, in areas where the cream is applied. Consult your doctor if these persists 

Pregnancy-

No clinical studies performed in pregnant women. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or hoping to become pregnant

Lactation-

Not known whether Eflorithine is passed to infants through breast  milk. Consult your Doctor before use.