Depilus Cream Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Eflornithine hydrochloride
Used For
Facial Hairs
How it works
It is postulated that topical eflornithine hydrochloride irreversibly inhibits skin ODC activity. This enzyme is necessary in the synthesis of polyamines. Animal data indicate that inhibition of ornithine decarboxylase inhibits cell division and synthetic functions, which affect the rate of hair growth. It has been shown to retard the rate of hair growth in non-clinical and clinical studies.
Depilus Cream Usage And Safety
Dosage
Eflornithine hydrochloride
Side Effects
Very common (affects more than 1 user in 10) : Acne . Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100) : Dry skin , hair loss , inflammation around the hair shaft , itching , rash , redness , skin irritation and bumps caused by shaving , skin irritation , stinging, tingling or burning feeling on the skin . Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000) : Bumpy rash (papular rash) , cold sores , redness and irritation at the site where the cream is applied , eczema , inflammed, dry, cracked or numb lips , ingrowing hairs , pale areas on the skin
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Talk to your doctor if you need to use other medicines on the areas of skin where you are using the cream.
Indication
For the reduction of unwanted facial hair in women.
When not to Use
It is contraindicated in patients with a history of sensitivity to any components of the preparation.
Depilus Cream Precautions
Precaution
If skin irritation or intolerance develops, the frequency of application should be reduced temporarily to once a day. If irritation continues, treatment should be discontinued and the physician consulted.
Depilus Cream Warnings
Warning 1
Transient stinging or burning may occur when applied to abraded or broken skin.
Warning 2
This medicinal product contains cetostearyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis) as well as methyl parahydroxybenzoate and propyl parahydroxybenzoate which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
Warning 3
The safety and effectiveness of this product have not been established in pediatric patients less than 12 years of age.
Depilus Cream Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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