Azelec 10gm

Cream

Pack Size : 1 Cream x 1 Box

Generics : Azelaic Acid 20% topical

Manufacturer : Acme Laboratories Ltd.

Best Price * TK 75.51

* Delivery will be done in Dhaka city only.

Alternative Product

Cream Azelec 5gm Acme Laboratories Ltd.

Tk 30.19

More Information About - Azelec 10gm

Description

Generic Name

Azelaic Acid 20% topical

Precaution

Pregnancy, lactation. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth or other mucous membranes. Occlusive dressings or wrappings should not be used. Recommend patient to use only very mild soaps or soapless cleansing lotions for facial washing. Monitor for hypopigmentation in patients with dark complexion. Safety and efficacy not established in children <12 yr. Lactation: enters breast milk; use with caution

Indication

Acne vulgaris, Rosacea, Rosacea melasma, Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation

Contra Indication

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

Dose

N/A

Side Effect

>10% Burning/ stinging/ tingling (4-16%) 1-10% Pruritus (1-6%),Scaling/ dry skin/ xerosis (1-5%),Erythema/ irritation (1-2%) <1% Contact dermatitis,Edema,Acne

Pregnancy Category

Name : B

Description

Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Mode of Action

Azelaic acid is a naturally-occurring aliphatic dicarboxylic acid. The exact mechanism of action in treatment of acne vulgaries has not been fully established. It is believed to inhibit the growth of susceptible organisms (mainly Propionibacteria Acnes) on the skin surface, and inhibits follicular keratinisation thus restricts the development of comedones. Mechanism of action in the treatment of rosacea is unknown.

Interaction

There have been no formal studies of the interaction of Azelaic Acid Gel with other drugs.

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Category: B Lactation: enters breast milk; use with caution

Adult Dose

Topical Acne vulgaris Adult: As 20% cream: Apply into the affected areas bid (morning and evening). Improvement may be detectable w/n 4 wk. Duration of treatment: Up to 6 mth. Topical Rosacea Adult: Apply into the affected areas bid (morning and evening). Improvement occurs in 4-8 wk.

Child Dose

Topical Acne vulgaris, Rosacea Child: >12 yr Same as adult dose. <12 years: Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

N/A

Administration

Cleanse affected area with mild soap or soapless cleansing lotion and pat dry before applying. Apply thinly into the affected areas bid (morning and evening) after cleansing.

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