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Hinder Cream 15 gm

Hinder Cream 15 gm

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Consume Type

TOPICAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

About Hinder Cream 15 gm

Hinder Cream 15 gm 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.

Hinder Cream 15 gm 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). Hinder Cream 15 gm is also used to treat African sleeping sickness (a disease caused by parasite infection).

Use Hinder Cream 15 gm as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to use Hinder Cream 15 gm 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 Hinder Cream 15 gm 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 Hinder Cream 15 gm 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 Hinder Cream 15 gm. Hinder Cream 15 gm 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 Hinder Cream 15 gm. Do not apply Hinder Cream 15 gm 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 Hinder Cream 15 gm.  

Uses of Hinder Cream 15 gm

Facial hirsutism (unwanted facial hair in women), African sleeping sickness

Medicinal Benefits

Hinder Cream 15 gm 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). Hinder Cream 15 gm 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, Hinder Cream 15 gm also used to treat African sleeping sickness, a disease caused by protozoa (Trypanosoma brucei).

Directions for Use

Take the advised amount of Hinder Cream 15 gm with clean and dry hands on the skin's affected areas. Gently massage the Hinder Cream 15 gm into the skin with your fingers. Wash your hands before and after applying Hinder Cream 15 gm. Do not put dressing or bandage on the affected areas. After applying the Hinder Cream 15 gm you should wait 4 hours before washing the area where it was applied.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Hinder Cream 15 gm

  • Acne
  • Itching
  • Skin redness
  • Hair loss
  • Burning sensation
  • Stinging sensation
  • Irritation
  • Fever
  • Sore throat
  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Dizziness

Drug Warnings

Do not use Hinder Cream 15 gm if you are allergic to Hinder Cream 15 gm 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 Hinder Cream 15 gm. Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting Hinder Cream 15 gm. Do not apply Hinder Cream 15 gm 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 Hinder Cream 15 gm. Before you apply cosmetics or sunscreen wait until Hinder Cream 15 gm dries completely. Do not wash the treatment areas for at least 4 hours after using Hinder Cream 15 gm. Before using Hinder Cream 15 gm 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 Hinder Cream 15 gm 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. Hinder Cream 15 gm is not a depilatory (hair remover) cream, so you may need to continue with your hair removal methods like shaving or plucking.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interaction found.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interaction found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Before using Hinder Cream 15 gm, let your doctor know if have acne on your face, a blood disorder, hearing disorder, liver and kidney diseases.

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and sleep peacefully. 
  • A mixture of gram flour, turmeric, and curd marginally reduced hair growth. Apply this mixture on the face and rinse it after it dries.
  • Maintain a healthy weight. If you are overweight, your body may make fewer male hormones.
  • Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn.
  • Regular exercise can improve your mood and self-esteem though it doesn’t clear acne. Take a shower immediately after finishing exercise as sweat may irritate acne.
  • Remove the make-up completely before going to bed.
  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

Special Advise

Consult your dermatologist if you do not notice any improvement after 4 months of treatment with Hinder Cream 15 gm.

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.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

8th Floor, Commerce House IV, Prahladnagar, Ahmedabad ? 380015 Gujarat, India.
Other Info - HIN0061

FAQs

Hinder Cream 15 gm 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, Hinder Cream 15 gm may cause skin irritation, redness or peeling in some people. However, if the irritation persists or worsens, stop using Hinder Cream 15 gm and consult a doctor.
Hinder Cream 15 gm 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.
Hinder Cream 15 gm is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not apply Hinder Cream 15 gm 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 Hinder Cream 15 gm 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.

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of Hinder Cream 15 gm with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Hinder Cream 15 gm.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Hinder Cream 15 gm is a pregnancy category C drug. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Hinder Cream 15 gm is prescribed to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Hinder Cream 15 gm is excreted in human milk. Therefore, Hinder Cream 15 gm is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Hinder Cream 15 gm usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Hinder Cream 15 gm.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases or renal impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Hinder Cream 15 gm.

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Children

Unsafe

Hinder Cream 15 gm is not recommended for children below 12 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established.