Eflornithine is a medicine used for the treatment of excessive facial hair growth (facial hirsutism). It does so by slowing down the growth of unwanted hair.
eflornithine
This cream should be used to treat facial hirsutism (development of facial hair) in women.
Contradications
This cream should not be used in pregnancy and lactation.Side effects
Side effects of this cream can include acne, reactions at application site including rash, burning, and stinging sensation.FAQs
What does this medicine treat?
How frequently should it be used?
It should be applied twice a day over the affected area.
How long should the interval be between the two daily applications?
You are advised to maintain a gap of at least 8 hours between each application.
How long should we wait for a major improvement to occur?
You are advised to wait for at least 4 months. If the improvement fails to happen even after this period, you should then consult your doctor.
Does it cause hair loss on the head?
This medicine is designed for facial hair purposes only, hence avoid to spread the cream over the hair of other parts of the body.
Does it have a similar response in all patients?
The response varies with each patient’s condition severity.
Medicines containing eflornithine
Rs.1694
Rs.1380
