Elyn Cream 10 gm
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Elyn Cream 10 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.
Elyn Cream 10 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). Elyn Cream 10 gm is also used to treat African sleeping sickness (a disease caused by parasite infection).
Use Elyn Cream 10 gm as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to use Elyn Cream 10 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 Elyn Cream 10 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 Elyn Cream 10 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 Elyn Cream 10 gm. Elyn Cream 10 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 Elyn Cream 10 gm. Do not apply Elyn Cream 10 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 Elyn Cream 10 gm.
Elyn Cream 10 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). Elyn Cream 10 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, Elyn Cream 10 gm also used to treat African sleeping sickness, a disease caused by protozoa (Trypanosoma brucei).
Do not use Elyn Cream 10 gm if you are allergic to Elyn Cream 10 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 Elyn Cream 10 gm. Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting Elyn Cream 10 gm. Do not apply Elyn Cream 10 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 Elyn Cream 10 gm. Before you apply cosmetics or sunscreen wait until Elyn Cream 10 gm dries completely. Do not wash the treatment areas for at least 4 hours after using Elyn Cream 10 gm. Before using Elyn Cream 10 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 Elyn Cream 10 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. Elyn Cream 10 gm is not a depilatory (hair remover) cream, so you may need to continue with your hair removal methods like shaving or plucking.
Drug-Drug Interactions: No interaction found.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interaction found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Before using Elyn Cream 10 gm, let your doctor know if have acne on your face, a blood disorder, hearing disorder, liver and kidney diseases.
Consult your dermatologist if you do not notice any improvement after 4 months of treatment with Elyn Cream 10 gm.
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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Alcohol
Caution
Interaction of Elyn Cream 10 gm with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Elyn Cream 10 gm.
Pregnancy
Caution
Elyn Cream 10 gm is a pregnancy category C drug. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Elyn Cream 10 gm is prescribed to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
Breast Feeding
Caution
It is unknown whether Elyn Cream 10 gm is excreted in human milk. Therefore, Elyn Cream 10 gm is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Elyn Cream 10 gm usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
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 Elyn Cream 10 gm.
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 Elyn Cream 10 gm.
Children
Unsafe
Elyn Cream 10 gm is not recommended for children below 12 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
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