Elyn
Elyn Products are primarily used for
About Elyn Products
Elyn Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Elyn are Acne, Itching, Erythema, Hair loss, Burning discomfort, Stinging sensation, Dry skin, Rash, Tingling sensation, Irritation, Hair follicle inflammation.
How Elyn Products work
Eflornithine stops the activity of a chemical involved in the production of hair on the face.
Patient Concerns about Elyn Products
Frequently asked questions about Elyn Products
Frequently asked questions about Eflornithine
Q. Can Elyn Cream be applied in children or adolescents?
No, Elyn Cream is not recommended to be used in children and adolescents who are below 18 years of age. The safety and effectiveness of this medication has not been established in pediatric age group. Consult your doctor before starting the medication.
Q. Does Elyn Cream cause hair loss on head?
Elyn Cream is used for the treatment of excessive facial hair in females. It should be carefully used and should not be applied on hair over other parts of the body like scalp. It is important to consult your doctor before using the medicine and follow the instructions carefully.
Q. For how long do I need to take Elyn Cream?
The use of Elyn Cream will depend on the response of the patient to the medicine. It is to be applied twice daily with a gap of at least eight hours between the two applications. The effect of the medicine and improvement in the condition can be noticed within eight weeks of starting treatment. If no beneficial effects are noticed within four months of starting the medication, then inform your prescribing physician who will discontinue the medicine and suggest alternate treatment option.
Q. How should Elyn Cream be applied on skin?
Elyn Cream cream should be applied as a thin layer on the clean and dry, affected areas of the face. The cream should be rubbed properly into the skin such that no residual cream should remain after rub-in. Hands should be washed properly before and after the application of the medicine. Avoid cleaning or washing the face for the next four hours after application of the medicine. Consult your doctor for exact instructions for its use.
Q. I can feel mild stinging sensation while applying Elyn Cream. Is it a normal thing?
Usually, it does not cause any burning or stinging sensation while its application, but it can be there if it is applied to a damaged or broken skin. Elyn Cream should be applied on the intact skin only. Avoid contact of this medication with eyes or mucous membranes of nose or mouth. You should be cautious while applying this medicine if skin irritation or rashes develop, immediately contact the prescribing physician.