Elyn Cream 15 g

Elyn Cream 15 g is a topical prescription cream containing eflornithine, a dermal enzyme inhibitor used to help reduce unwanted facial hair growth in women. Each bottle contains 15 g of cream, and this product is applied to the skin rather than taken by mouth. Elyn Cream 15 g is used as a beauty and skin care treatment for facial hirsutism; it helps slow hair growth and can improve the look and feel of treated areas over time.

How it works: Eflornithine works by blocking an enzyme in hair follicles that helps hair grow. When applied as Elyn Cream 15 g, it slows the growth of new facial hair, but it does not remove hair that is already there.

Elyn Cream 15 g is a single topical strength and form, so there are no lower or higher Elyn strengths to compare it with. A doctor may choose this 15 g cream when prescription treatment for unwanted facial hair is appropriate and the patient can apply a thin layer consistently to the affected facial areas. Because it is a cream, the effect is gradual and depends on regular use, not an immediate hair-removal effect.

• Reduction of unwanted facial hair
• Facial hirsutism treatment
• Prescription topical hair-growth slowing
• Cosmetic management of coarse chin or upper-lip hair

• Apply Elyn Cream 15 g only to clean, dry facial skin where unwanted hair is present.
• Use a thin layer and rub it in gently; do not apply to broken, irritated, or sunburned skin.
• Wash your hands before and after use, unless your hands are the treated area.
• Avoid getting the cream in your eyes, mouth, nose, or other mucous membranes.
• Do not wash the treated area for at least 4 hours after applying the cream.
• If you also remove hair by plucking or waxing, follow your prescriber’s guidance on timing around Elyn Cream 15 g use.

Elyn Cream 15 g provides 15 g of eflornithine cream per bottle, and the exact amount applied each time is determined by the prescriber, not by swallowing or measuring an oral dose. In standard use, it is applied twice daily to the affected facial areas; do not use more often unless your doctor specifically tells you to. The maximum daily amount and treatment schedule should be set by your doctor based on the skin area being treated and how well you tolerate Elyn Cream 15 g.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Eflornithine may include:

• Skin irritation or burning at the application site
• Redness of the treated skin
• Itching or stinging after applying the cream
• Acne or pimples in the treated area
• Dry skin
• Rash
• More noticeable irritation if applied too often or to sensitive skin

• Use only on the skin of the face and chin area as directed; do not apply inside the nose, mouth, or eyes.
• Do not use on broken, scraped, infected, or sunburned skin.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of sensitive skin, eczema, or frequent rashes, because Elyn Cream 15 g may irritate more easily.
• Avoid using other harsh skin products on the same area unless your prescriber says it is okay.
• Use sunscreen and limit excessive sun exposure if the treated skin becomes irritated.
• Do not use if you are allergic to eflornithine or any ingredient in the cream.
• If irritation is severe, stop using the cream and contact your healthcare provider promptly.

• Other topical products that irritate the skin, such as retinoids or exfoliating acids
• Medicated acne treatments applied to the same area
• Waxing, plucking, or other hair-removal methods on irritated skin
• Cosmetic products that sting or dry the skin when layered over the treated area

Store Elyn Cream 15 g at room temperature in the original bottle, tightly closed, and keep it away from heat, moisture, and children.