Elyn Cream
Elyn Cream
Eflornithine (13.9% w/w)
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About This Medicine
Product description & overview
Elyn Cream contains Eflornithine 13.9% w/w, a topical medication used to reduce unwanted facial hair growth in women. It works by inhibiting an enzyme involved in hair growth, which helps slow down the rate of hair development over time. Regular application as directed helps reduce the appearance and thickness of facial hair. This cream is typically used as part of a long-term management approach. When used as prescribed by a healthcare professional, Elyn Cream helps improve skin appearance and comfort.
Active composition
Eflornithine
About Eflornithine
Eflornithine is a hair growth retardant used to treat unwanted facial hair in women and is also indicated for African sleeping sickness. It functions as an ornithine decarboxylase inhibitor, blocking hair growth stimulation. This medication is significant for addressing cosmetic concerns and managing a serious parasitic infection. In summary, Eflornithine is essential for treating facial hirsutism and African sleeping sickness.
How It Works
Eflornithine inhibits ornithine decarboxylase, an enzyme involved in hair follicle activity, thereby slowing hair growth.
Dosage & How to Use
Dosage information not available. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Safety Advice
Important precautions
Side Effect Occurrence
Based on clinical trials and patient reports.
Overall Tolerance
Most patients tolerate well
Common Side Effects
Safety Advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
High Risk
Pregnancy
Elyn 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.
Medical Advice
Driving
No interaction found/established
Exercise Caution
Liver
No interaction found/established
Regular Checkup
Breastfeeding
Elyn Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Consult Doctor
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Regular Checkup
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