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About H-Nil Cream
H-Nil Cream belongs to a class of drugs called hair growth retardant used to treat unwanted excess growth of facial hair (facial hirsutism) in women. It is also used to treat African sleeping sickness, a disease caused by protozoa. Facial hirsutism is a condition in women that results in develops excessive hair growth on the face. Unwanted facial hair in women can be a cosmetic problem and may produce emotional distress and mental trauma.
H-Nil Cream contains Eflornithine is an ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) inhibitor that works by blocking a natural substance ornithine decarboxylase (an enzyme in the body involved in the production of hair) that stimulates hair growth and is located in the hair follicle (the sac where each hair grows). H-Nil Cream is also used to treat African sleeping sickness (a disease caused by parasite infection).
Use H-Nil Cream as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to use H-Nil Cream for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience acne, burning sensation, itching, scaling, skin dryness, mild tingling sensation or tenderness at the application site, bleeding, sore throat, and fever. Most of these side effects of H-Nil Cream do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to H-Nil Cream or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a breastfeeding mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using H-Nil Cream. H-Nil Cream is not recommended for use in children below 12 years. Inform your doctor if you have acne, anemia, or other blood problems, hearing loss and kidney or liver problems before using H-Nil Cream. Do not apply H-Nil Cream on sunburned, cuts, grazes and broken skin. Besides this let your doctor know if you use any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting H-Nil Cream.
Uses of H-Nil Cream
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Medicinal Benefits
H-Nil Cream contains Eflornithine used to slow the growth of unwanted hair on the face in women, usually around the lips or under the chin. It works by blocking a natural substance ornithine decarboxylase (an enzyme in the body involved in the production of hair) that stimulates hair growth and is located in the hair follicle (the sac where each hair grows). H-Nil Cream slows hair growth and may also make the hair finer and lighter. It does not remove hair or cause the hair to fall out. Besides this, H-Nil Cream also used to treat African sleeping sickness, a disease caused by protozoa (Trypanosoma brucei).
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Do not use H-Nil Cream if you are allergic to H-Nil Cream or inactive ingredients (such as methylparaben), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother before using H-Nil Cream. Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting H-Nil Cream. Do not apply H-Nil Cream on the irritated and sunburned skin, cuts graze, and broken skin. Let your doctor know if you have had acne, liver, or kidney problems before using H-Nil Cream. Before you apply cosmetics or sunscreen wait until H-Nil Cream dries completely. Do not wash the treatment areas for at least 4 hours after using H-Nil Cream. Before using H-Nil Cream you should wait for 5 minutes after using your current method of hair removal. This medicine may take 4-6 weeks or longer before you see the full benefit. Do not stop applying H-Nil Cream without informing your doctor. Stopping the use of this medicine will resume hair growth. If you do not see any improvement after using it for 4 months contact your doctor. H-Nil Cream is not a depilatory (hair remover) cream, so you may need to continue with your hair removal methods like shaving or plucking.
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H-Nil Cream contains Eflornithine that stops the activity of an enzyme called ornithine decarboxylase that involved in the production of hair on the face. It also used to treat sleeping sickness (a disease caused by a protozoan infection in Africa).
Yes, H-Nil Cream may cause skin irritation, redness or peeling in some people. However, if the irritation persists or worsens, stop using H-Nil Cream and consult a doctor.
H-Nil Cream usually improves your skin condition in 4 to 8 weeks or longer of treatment. If you notice no improvement after a 5-6 month of treatment, please reach out to your doctor.
H-Nil Cream is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not apply H-Nil Cream on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped or irritated skin, mucous membranes, lesions, or large areas of skin. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water. This medicine is for use only on the face and chin. Do not apply to other areas of the body.
No, it is not advised to stop using H-Nil Cream even after your symptoms are relieved. You should complete the full course of treatment. You might see improvement in your symptoms, but hair growth may return to pretreatment levels after you stop using eflornithine topical. Consult your doctor for further advice.
Special Advise
Consult your dermatologist if you do not notice any improvement after 4 months of treatment with H-Nil Cream.
Disease/Condition Glossary
Facial hirsutism: It is a condition in women that results in develops excessive hair growth on the face. It may be caused by an increase in levels of androgen (male hormone), menopause-related hormone changes and the most common cause is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) (a hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges) or if you take medicines that can induce hair growth like cyclosporine (following organ transplants), glucocorticoids (against rheumatic or allergic diseases), minoxidil (against high blood pressure), etc. Unwanted facial hair in women can be a cosmetic problem and may produce emotional distress and mental trauma.
African sleeping sickness: It is a disease caused by the infection of a parasite called Trypanosoma brucei. It is transmitted to humans by tsetse fly bites. The tsetse flies are found only in rural Africa. Symptoms include fever, severe headaches, irritability, extreme fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and aching muscles and joints.
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