Vaniqa
Eflornithine 13.9% cream, applied to the skin for hirsutism. It blocks ornithine decarboxylase in the follicle, which hair cells need to grow.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Eflornithine
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 13.9%
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Vaniqa on your behalf.
- Condition
- Hirsutism
- Therapeutic class
- Ornithine Decarboxylase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Ornithine Decarboxylase Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to eflornithine
- Precautions and warnings
- avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes; discontinue if irritation occurs
- Minor side effects
- skin irritation; stinging sensation; burning sensation
- Moderate side effects
- dry skin; acne; ingrown hair
- Serious side effects
- anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Originator
- Almirall
- Onset time
- 4–8 weeks
- Duration
- Continuous use
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.
- Age restrictions
- Not indicated for use in paediatric patients.
Patient summary
Eflornithine 13.9% cream, applied to the skin for hirsutism. It blocks ornithine decarboxylase in the follicle, which hair cells need to grow.
Mechanism of action
It works by inhibiting the enzyme ornithine decarboxylase in the hair follicle, which is required for hair cell division, thereby slowing the rate of hair growth.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended unless clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: Use with caution as it is unknown if it passes into breast milk.
Vaniqa is a specialized treatment for hirsutism, a condition characterized by unwanted facial hair growth in women. The cream contains the active ingredient eflornithine, which functions by inhibiting enzymes in hair follicles to slow down growth. This targeted topical solution is supplied in a tube of 13.9% strength.
Is the Vaniqa sold here the branded version?
No. Vaniqa is the originator brand name, made by Almirall, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (eflornithine) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How much does Vaniqa cost?
Vaniqa comes in a 13.9% strength, in packs of 1 to 3 tubes, and the price per tube for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tube. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What conditions is Vaniqa used for?
Vaniqa contains eflornithine, used for hirsutism. Eflornithine works by inhibiting the enzyme ornithine decarboxylase in the hair follicle, which is required for hair cell division, thereby slowing the rate of hair growth.
When does Vaniqa start working?
Eflornithine usually starts to work within 4 to 8 weeks. It varies from person to person.
What are the side effects of Vaniqa?
The common side effects of eflornithine are skin irritation, stinging sensation and burning sensation. Less common ones include dry skin, acne and ingrown hair. Serious but less common side effects include anaphylaxis, which need urgent medical attention.
Do I need a prescription to buy Vaniqa in Thailand?
No. In Thailand eflornithine is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Vaniqa online for delivery in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Vaniqa is the originator brand name, made by Almirall. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Almirall and do not ship the original Vaniqa.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Eflornithine) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.