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compositionComposition:EFLORNITHINE-139MG
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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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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

EFLORNITHINE-139MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Rusan Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm

Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is a prescription topical cream used to slow down the growth of unwanted facial hair in women. It is commonly applied to the face and under the chin to manage excessive hair growth, a condition known as facial hirsutism. It does not act as a hair remover, but rather works directly within the skin to slow hair development.

For the best results, this cream must be used consistently every day, typically twice a day with at least eight hours between applications. It does not require any specific food restrictions since it is applied directly to the skin. To get the most benefit, you should maintain a gentle skincare routine and continue using your usual hair removal methods, such as shaving or plucking, as this cream does not instantly dissolve existing hair.

While using Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm, some people may experience mild skin reactions like redness, stinging, or minor bumps. These issues are usually temporary and mild, but you should consult your doctor if you experience severe burning, swelling, or a spreading skin rash.

Talk to your doctor before starting this medicine if you have any pre-existing skin conditions, deep cuts, or open wounds on your face. This cream is not recommended for children under the age of 12, and anyone with a known allergy to any of its ingredients should not use it.

Since it is applied topically, Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm has a very low risk of interacting with oral medications or alcohol. However, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or using other medicated facial creams, as they can advise you on the safest way to manage your skincare routine.

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). The detailed uses of Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm are as follows:

Unwanted facial hair in women (facial hirsutism): Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm slows down the rate of hair growth on the face and under the chin. It does not remove hair permanently, but it makes the hair grow much slower, finer, and lighter, which reduces the need for frequent hair removal.

Key Benefits

Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm helps slow the growth of unwanted facial hair, making it easier to manage excessive facial hair while improving skin comfort and appearance.

Benefits may include:

  • Helps slow the growth of unwanted facial hair with regular use.
  • Allows longer intervals between shaving, plucking, waxing, or other hair removal methods.
  • Helps reduce skin irritation, razor bumps, and ingrown hairs caused by frequent hair removal.
  • Over time, new hair growth may become finer, softer, and less noticeable.
  • Helps improve comfort and reduce the self-consciousness associated with excessive facial hair growth.

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.

How Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm Works

Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm works by blocking a specific natural enzyme in the skin called ornithine decarboxylase, which is located in the hair follicles. This enzyme is highly active during the growth phase of a hair shaft. By slowing down this enzyme's activity, the hair follicle is unable to produce new hair at its normal rate. As a result, hair growth is significantly delayed, and the hair that eventually emerges is much thinner and softer than before
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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.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please consult your physician if you have any concerns regarding the use of Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm in heart patients.

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Geriatrics

Safe if prescribed

Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is safe for use in elderly patients if prescribed by the physician.

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

Because Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is a topical cream, a serious skin overdose is highly unlikely. However, if the cream is accidentally swallowed, seek immediate medical attention or contact a poison control centre right away.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Continue Hair Removal as Needed: Continue using your regular hair removal methods, such as shaving or plucking, while using Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm, as the cream slows new hair growth but does not remove existing hair.
  • Protect Your Skin from the Sun: Apply a gentle, non-comedogenic sunscreen daily, as treated skin may become more sensitive to sunlight and UV damage.
  • Avoid Harsh Skincare Products: Avoid using harsh facial scrubs, alcohol-containing toners, or strong chemical peels on the treated areas, as these may increase skin irritation.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm to start to work: The time required for Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm last: The duration of action for Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is clinically unknown.

Storage

• Store Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm at room temperature, between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F).

What if you forget to take Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm

If you miss an application, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed one and return to your regular routine. Do not apply a double amount of cream to make up for a missed dose.

Drug Warnings

  • Avoid Contact with Eyes and Mouth: Keep Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm away from your eyes, nose, and mouth. If accidental contact occurs, rinse the area thoroughly with cool water.
  • Do Not Apply to Damaged Skin: Do not apply the cream to broken, sunburned, grazed, or severely irritated skin.
  • Apply After Hair Removal: Wait at least 5 to 10 minutes after shaving, waxing, or plucking before applying the cream to help reduce stinging or burning.
  • Use consistently: Be patient, as it may take 4 to 8 weeks of regular daily use before you notice a visible reduction in facial hair growth.
  • Continue Treatment as Directed: If you stop using Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm, facial hair growth will gradually return to its original rate within about 8 weeks. Use the cream regularly as prescribed to maintain its benefits.

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  • There are no widely recognized major drug-drug interactions with this topical cream. However, you should check with your doctor before applying other medicated creams, acne treatments, or skin peeling agents to the same areas of your face.
     

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  • There are no known food or beverage interactions with this topical medication.

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[MISCELLANEOUS]

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.
No, it is not advised to stop using Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm even after your symptoms are relieved. You should complete the full course of treatment. You might see improvement in your symptoms, but hair growth may return to pretreatment levels after you stop using eflornithine topical. Consult your doctor for further advice.
No, Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is not recommended for use in children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm does not remove hair or cause hair loss. However, it should not be used on other body parts or the scalp as Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is used to treat unwanted growth of facial hair (facial hirsutism) in women.
Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm should be used for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of the treatment based on your condition.
Clean and dry the affected areas and apply Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm as a thin layer. Gently massage it into the skin with your fingers. Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine.
Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm may cause a mild stinging sensation. However, it is advised to consult the doctor if the stinging sensation persists or worsens.
Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm may cause side effects like 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.
You should consult your doctor before using Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, as the safety of this topical cream during pregnancy has not been fully established. Talk to your doctor.
No, Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm does not permanently remove hair or act as a depilatory. It only slows down the growth rate. If you stop using the cream, your hair will return to its original growth pattern. Talk to your doctor.
Yes, you can apply cosmetics, moisturizers, or sunscreen over Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm. However, you should wait at least 5 minutes after applying the cream to let it dry and absorb completely. Talk to your doctor.
It is typically applied twice a day, at least 8 hours apart, or exactly as directed by your doctor. Talk to your doctor.
If you experience mild irritation, your doctor may suggest reducing applications to once a day for a short period. If the irritation persists or is severe, stop using the cream and talk to your doctor.
Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm is only studied and approved for slowing down unwanted facial hair in women. It is not recommended for use on male facial hair or beard areas. Talk to your doctor.
Yes, you will need to continue your usual hair removal methods alongside Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm, especially during the first few weeks, as Rusan Follinil Facial Hair Retardant Cream 30 gm only slows down new growth rather than removing existing hair. Talk to your doctor.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

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

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