ELYN CREAM contains Eflornithine, which belongs to the group of medicines called Ornithine decarboxylase inhibitors. It is used in the management of facial hirsutism in women. Facial Hirsutism is a condition with unwanted excessive hair growth on the chin, mouth and other parts of the face in women which is distributed in a manner like that of a man as a result of hormonal imbalance (due to an increase in androgen hormone level), Polycystic ovary syndrome, tumor in the adrenal gland or ovary, Cushing's syndrome etc.

Before applying ELYN CREAM, inform your doctor if you have or ever had a kidney, or liver problems such as renal or hepatic impairment. ELYN CREAM is not recommended for use if you are allergic to eflornithine. ELYN CREAM should be used with caution by pregnant and breastfeeding women. ELYN CREAM should be used with caution in children and adolescents (below 18 years). Consult your doctor before applying ELYN CREAM.

The most common side effects of using ELYN CREAM are pimples, razor bumps, burning, stinging, or tingling sensations in the skin, itching, dry skin, hair loss, skin redness, irritation, inflammation, and skin rash. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.