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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is used to treat unwanted growth of facial hair (facial hirsutism) in women. It is also used to treat African sleeping sickness, a disease caused by protozoa. It contains Eflornithine which works by blocking a natural substance that stimulates hair growth. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as acne, burning sensation, itching, scaling, skin dryness, mild tingling sensation or tenderness at the application site.
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Composition :

EFLORNITHINE-139MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Rusan Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

TOPICAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm

Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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.

Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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). Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is also used to treat African sleeping sickness (a disease caused by parasite infection).

Use Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to use Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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 Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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 Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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 Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm. Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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 Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm. Do not apply Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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 Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm.  

Uses of Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm

Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is used in the treatment of Facial hirsutism (unwanted facial hair in women), African sleeping sickness. The detailed uses of Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm are as follows:

  • Treats facial hirsutism: Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is used in the treatment of facial hirsutism (excessive hair growth on the face in women).
  • Treats African sleeping sickness: Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm helps to treat African sleeping sickness.

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Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Take a small amount of Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm on the fingertip and apply it as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area as advised by your doctor.
  • Do not apply for at least 5 minutes after hair removal (such as plucking, shaving). Do not wash the treated area for at least 4 hours.

Medicinal Benefits

Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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). Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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, Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm also used to treat African sleeping sickness, a disease caused by protozoa (Trypanosoma brucei).

How Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm Works

Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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). Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is also used to treat African sleeping sickness (a disease caused by parasite infection).

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm out of the sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm

Though overdose is unlikely due to low systemic absorption, it is advised to avoid exceeding the recommended dose. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Drug Warnings

Do not use Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm if you are allergic to Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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 Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm. Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm. Do not apply Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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 Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm. Before you apply cosmetics or sunscreen wait until Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm dries completely. Do not wash the treatment areas for at least 4 hours after using Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm. Before using Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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 Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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. Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is not a depilatory (hair remover) cream, so you may need to continue with your hair removal methods like shaving or plucking.

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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

MISCELLANEOUS
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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is a pregnancy category C drug. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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 Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is excreted in human milk. Therefore, Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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 Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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 Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm.

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Children

Unsafe

Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is not recommended for children below 12 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

FAQs

Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is 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.

Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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, Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm may cause skin irritation, redness or peeling in some people. However, if the irritation persists or worsens, stop using Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm and consult a doctor.

Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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.

Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not apply Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 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.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

58-D, Government Industrial Estate, Charkop, Mumbai,400067
Other Info - FOL1253

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