Elorim Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Elorim Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Medicine Overview of Elorim Cream 13.90% Cream
Introduction
Elorim Cream is a medicine used for treatment of excessive facial hair growth (facial hirsutism). It slows down the growth of unwanted hair around the lips or under the chin. Elorim Cream is for external use only. Apply the cream on freshly cleaned and dried skin or as directed by the doctor. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. Common...
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Uses of Elorim Cream
Facial hirsutism (Excessive hair growth on face)
Side effects of Elorim Cream
Common
Acne
Itching
Hair loss
Stinging sensation
Dry skin
Rash
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Irritation
Hair follicle inflammation
How to use Elorim Cream
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.
How Elorim Cream works
Elorim Cream stops the activity of a chemical involved in the production of hair on the face.
What if you forget to take Elorim Cream?
If you miss a dose of Elorim Cream, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
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.
Brief Description
Indication
Reduction of Facial Hair in Women
Adult Dose
Topical
Reduction of Facial Hair in Women
Apply to affected area twice daily at least 8 hours apart
Child Dose
Topical
Reduction of Facial Hair in Women
>12 years: Apply to affected area twice daily at least 8 hours apart
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity
Mode of Action
May inhibit ornithine decarboxylase (ODC), an enzyme that catalyzes biosynthesis of intracellular polyamines required for cell division & differentiation, which in turn can affect hair growth
Precaution
Discontinue if sensitivity occurs
Lactation: Not known whether distributed into breast milk; use caution
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