Eflora 13.9% Cream

This medication is used for slowing down or lessening the growth of facial hair in women. It is an enzyme inhibitor and works by blocking the enzyme required for facial hair to grow. Do not use this drug if you are allergic to any of the ingredients present in it. Before using this cream, tell your doctor if you are using any prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, or any other herbal and dietary pills and supplements.

The cream has to be applied to the affected areas of the face and/or the chin. You cannot wash the area for up to 4 hours after application of the cream. It is only for external use, so avoid contact with eyes, mouth, nose or vaginal area. In some cases, side effects such as skin tingling, redness of the skin after application, or temporary burning and stinging at the affected area may occur.

• Hirsutism

• Allergy

• Acne

• Itching

• Erythema

• Hair Loss

• Burning Discomfort

• Stinging Sensation

• Dry Skin

• Rash

• Tingling Sensation

• Irritation

• Hair Follicle Inflammation

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women must consult a doctor before using this medication. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Eflora 13.9% Cream , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Elyn 13.9% Cream

  Ajanta Pharma Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

The drug is used to treat excess facial hair in women and African trypanosomiasis. It acts as a suicide inhibitor for ornithine and prevents the same from accessing the active site.

• Ques : What is Eflora 13.9% Cream?

  Ans : Eflora cream is a medication which has Eflornithine as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by restraining the irreversible skin ornithine decarboxylase activity.

• Ques : What are the uses of Eflora 13.9% Cream?

  Ans : Eflora 13.9% is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as unwanted facial hair in women.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Eflora 13.9% Cream?

  Ans : Acne, Rash, Dry skin, Nausea, Anorexia, Burning skin, Stinging skin, Skin irritation, Tingling skin, and Swelling of lips are possible side-effects which may occur.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Eflora 13.9% Cream?

  Ans : Eflora should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.