Eflornithine Topical Dosage
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Usual Adult Dose for Hirsutism
Apply a thin layer of eflornithine topical cream to affected areas of the face and adjacent involved areas under the chin and rub in thoroughly. Do not wash treated area for at least 4 hours. Use twice a day, allowing at least 8 hours between applications or as directed by a physician.
Continue to use hair removal techniques as needed in conjunction with eflornithine. Apply eflornithine at least 5 minutes after hair removal. Cosmetics or sunscreens may be applied over treated areas after cream has dried.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Eflornithine topical should be discontinued if hypersensitive reactions develop.
Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients less than 12 years of age.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
This medication is not a depilatory, therefore, patients will continue to use a hair removal method.
Onset of improvement may be seen as early as 4 to 8 weeks of treatment. The condition may return to pretreatment levels 8 weeks after discontinuing treatment.
