Azelex
Intended to address inflammatory skin lesions and to support clearer skin texture.
Strengths: 20%
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Finacea
- Therapeutic class
Dicarboxylic Acid
- Pharmacological class
Dicarboxylic Acid
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to azelaic acid
- Minor side effects
burning sensation; pruritus; erythema
- Moderate side effects
skin dryness; scaling
- Serious side effects
severe skin irritation — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Cream
- Administration route
Cutaneous use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Almirall
- Onset Time
several weeks
- Duration
ongoing
- Storage instructions
Store at controlled room temperature.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Use with caution; consult physician.
Precautions and warnings
avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; may cause temporary skin irritation
Patient summary
Intended to address inflammatory skin lesions and to support clearer skin texture.
Mechanism of action
Azelaic acid provides antimicrobial action against Cutibacterium acnes and possesses keratolytic and anti-inflammatory properties to reduce skin redness and hyperkeratosis.
Azelex
Intended to address inflammatory skin lesions and to support clearer skin texture.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Azelaic Acid
- Listed indication(s): Acne Vulgaris, Rosacea
Available option
- 6 tubes - 20 %1308-20-pct-15583