Elyn 13.9% Cream

Elyn 13.9% Cream

Elyn 13.9% Cream is used for slowing down or lessening the growth of facial hair in women. It is an enzyme inhibitor, and works by blocking the enzyme required for facial hair to grow.

Do not use Elyn 13.9% Cream if you are allergic to any of the ingredients present in Elyn 13.9% Cream. Before using Elyn 13.9% Cream tell your doctor if you are using any prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, or other herbal and dietary pills and supplements, if you are allergic to certain food items or substances, if you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, or if you have any broken skin, or any kind of sores or boils on the affected area.

Elyn 13.9% Cream comes in the form of a cream, which has to be applied to the affected areas of the face and/or the chin. You cannot wash the area for up to 4 hours after application of the cream. Elyn 13.9% Cream is only for external use, so avoid contact with eyes, mouth, nose or vaginal area.

Drug = Eflornithine

Strength = 13.9%

Manufacturer = Ajanta Pharma Ltd

How To Take

Elyn 13.9% Cream is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Dosage

Elyn Cream

Elyn-35 Tablet

Side Effects

Acne

Itching

Erythema

Hair loss

Burning discomfort

Stinging sensation

Dry skin

Rash

Tingling sensation

Irritation

Hair follicle inflammation

Warning

Pregnancy:-Elyn 13.9% Cream is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using Elyn 13.9% Cream medicine.

Breast-feeding:- Elyn 13.9% Cream is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using Elyn 13.9% Cream medicine.

Other medicines:-Elyn 13.9% Cream may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with Elyn 13.9% Cream medicine.

External use only:-Elyn 13.9% Cream is only recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the mouth, eyes, mucous membranes, etc.

Use in children:-Elyn 13.9% Cream is not recommended for use in patients below 12 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Uses

Elyn 13.9% Cream used in the treatment of unwanted facial hair growth in women (hirsutism). Elyn 13.9% Cream does not permanently remove facial hair or prevent hair growth.