Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | No interaction found |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Eflocare Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Eflocare Cream is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Do not apply eflornithine cream within 5 minutes of using any hair removal technique such as waxing or shaving or on broken or inflamed skin as it may cause irritation. Do not wash the affected area within 4 hours of application of the cream. Do not apply make-up or sunscreen on the affected area for at least 5 minutes after application of eflornithine cream. Apply the cream on freshly cleaned and dried skin as directed by the physician. Keep an interval of 8 hours between each application of cream. Avoid contact of the cream with the eyes or nose or any other part of the body other than the intended area. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any discomfort e.g. irritation with use of the eflornithine cream Do not discontinue the treatment without consulting your physician as the hair growth may resume after stopping the treatment. Donot take if allergic to eflornithine or to any ingredient in the medicine. Do not consume if Pregnant or breastfeeding women or women below 18 years of age. |
| Common Side Effect | Acne, Itching, Erythema, Hair loss, Burning discomfort, Stinging sensation, Dry skin, Rash, Tingling sensation, Irritation, Hair follicle inflammation. |
| How to Use | This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area. |
| Driving | Eflocare Cream does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | There is limited information available on the use of Eflocare Cream in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.However, a cautious use of this medicine is advised in these patients. |
| Liver | There is limited information available on the use of Eflocare Cream in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.However, a cautious use of this medicine is advised in these patients. |
| Mechanism of action | Eflocare Cream stops the activity of a chemical involved in the production of hair on the face. |
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