Eflornithine
Eflornithine cream is supplied in a tube and is used to slow the growth of unwanted facial hair in women. You can choose from one strength and several pack sizes. You see the price per tube for each option.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Eflornithine
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 13.9%
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Eflornithine on your behalf.
- Condition
- Hirsutism
- Alternative names
- Vaniqa
- Therapeutic class
- Ornithine Decarboxylase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Polyamine biosynthesis inhibitor
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to eflornithine
- Minor side effects
- acne; skin irritation; redness; stinging
- Moderate side effects
- folliculitis; ingrown hair; dry skin; alopecia
- Serious side effects
- anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Originator
- Almirall
- Onset time
- 4–8 weeks
- Duration
- Ongoing use required
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C, do not freeze.
- Age restrictions
- Not for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use only if strictly necessary. Breastfeeding: Caution advised.
Precautions and warnings
avoid contact with eyes; discontinue if irritation occurs; use only on the facial area
Patient summary
Indicated to mitigate facial hirsutism and formulated to target excessive hair growth.
Mechanism of action
Eflornithine irreversibly inhibits ornithine decarboxylase, the rate-limiting enzyme in polyamine synthesis, which is crucial for cell division and hair follicle development.
Eflornithine is the active ingredient in a 13.9% cream supplied in a tube. It is used to slow unwanted facial hair growth in hirsutism. Almirall is the originator company, and Vaniqa is another name for the medicine.
The cream works by irreversibly inhibiting ornithine decarboxylase, the rate-limiting enzyme in polyamine synthesis; this pathway is important for cell division and hair follicle development. A change may take 4–8 weeks, and ongoing use is required. Apply it to the face only and avoid the eye area; stop using it if the skin becomes irritated. Do not use it if you are hypersensitive to eflornithine. The cream is not for children. Anaphylaxis is a serious side effect and needs immediate medical attention. Use in pregnancy only if strictly necessary; caution is advised while breastfeeding.
Ordering eflornithine cream for Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week and Standard Airmail up to 3 weeks; prices show in ringgit by default. Choose the 13.9% strength and review the pack before ordering, then browse Women’s Health or Skin Care for related items.
FAQ
Is Eflornithine a generic medicine?
It's a generic: Eflornithine goes by the name of its active ingredient, eflornithine, instead of a brand name. Who makes it depends on supply.
What is Eflornithine for?
Eflornithine contains eflornithine and is taken for hirsutism. Eflornithine irreversibly inhibits ornithine decarboxylase, the rate-limiting enzyme in polyamine synthesis, which is crucial for cell division and hair follicle development.
What does Eflornithine cost?
It comes down to strength and pack size. Eflornithine comes in a 13.9% strength, in packs of 1 to 3 tubes. You'll see the price per tube for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tube. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
Does Eflornithine go by other names?
You may also see eflornithine sold as Vaniqa.
Does Eflornithine have side effects?
Yes, it can. The ones people notice most with eflornithine are acne, skin irritation, redness and stinging. Some people also get folliculitis, ingrown hair, dry skin and alopecia. Rarer but serious: anaphylaxis. These need urgent medical help.
How long before Eflornithine takes effect?
Eflornithine usually kicks in within 4 to 8 weeks. Some people notice it sooner than others.
Do I need a prescription to order Eflornithine here?
No, not online. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Eflornithine. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Eflornithine delivered in Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Eflornithine is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Eflornithine, rather than under a brand.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient and has the same strength as the original brand.