Uses of Eflornithine

Eflornithine is used in the treatment of facial hirsutism in women. 

Therapeutic Category

Eflornithine: Ornithine decarboxylase inhibitors   

How Eflornithine works

Eflornithine works by blocking a certain natural substance (an enzyme) that is needed for hair growth in the skin which results in slowing the hair growth and making the hair grow finer and lighter thereby hair growth in the affected part of the women especially face. 

Common side effects of Eflornithine

• Pimples
• Razor bumps
• Burning, stinging, and tingling sensation on the skin
• Itching
• Dry skin
• Hair loss
• Skin redness, irritation, and inflammation
• Skin rash
• Headache
• Indigestion
• Dizziness
• Folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicle)
• Ingrown hair
• Facial swelling
• Anorexia (eating disorder)
• Nausea
• Weakness
• Internal or external spinning sensation 

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• In case of accidental overdose or poisoning
• Signs of allergic skin reactions (hypersensitivity) such as red itchy spots on the skin, and rash
  

Health Tips for Eflornithine

• Eflornithine should be used with caution in pregnant and breast feeding women only if it is necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it
• Do not take Eflornithine if you are allergic to eflornithine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine