Vaniqa cream (eflornithine)

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

- Acne.
- Skin irritation – burning, stinging.
- Redness of the skin.
- Rash.
- Ingrown hair.
- Flushing of skin.
- Skin bleeding or blistering.
- Cold sores.
- Dry or numb lips.
- Dry skin.
- Abnormal hair texture and growth.
- Changes in skin pigmentation.
- Itchy dermatitis.
- Skin cysts.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already using, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using any new medicines while using this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.

You can apply cosmetics (including sunscreens) to the areas of skin treated with this medicine, but don't apply them sooner than five minutes after applying Vaniqa cream.

Other medicines containing the same active ingredient

There are currently no other medicines available in the UK that contain eflornithine as the active ingredient.

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