Azelaic Acid

• Azelex
• Finacea

• Aveida
• Aveidaoxia
• Azelaic Acid
• Brimonidine Tartrate
• Dazaveidaoxia
• Dazomon
• Doxycycline
• Finacea
• Finacea Plus
• Idaoxia
• Ivermectin
• Ivermectin-Metronidazol-Niacin
• MetroCream
• Metrogel
• MetroLotion
• MetroNIDAZOLE
• Mirvaso
• Noritate
• Oracea
• Rhofade
• Rosadan
• Soolantra
• Zilxi

• Cream
• Foam
• Gel/Jelly

• On the skin

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

This medicine is for use only on your skin. Do not get any of it into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina. Rinse it off right away if it does get on these areas.

Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.

Wash the affected skin with mild soap or a cleansing lotion that does not contain soap. Gently pat dry with a soft towel.

Foam: Shake the can well before each use.The foam is flammable. Avoid fire, flame, and smoking when you apply the medicine and right after it is applied.

Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.

Foam or gel: You may apply cosmetics after the medicine has dried.

Topical application routeDo not cover the treated area with a bandage unless directed by your doctor.

Missed dose: Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze.

Foam: Do not store the can at temperatures above 49 degrees C (120 degrees F). Do not poke holes in the can or throw it into a fire, even if it is empty. Throw away any unused medicine 8 weeks after you use it for the first time.

Gel: Throw away the pump 8 weeks after opening.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to azelaic acid or propylene glycol.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have an asthma.

This medicine may cause skin reactions, including hypopigmentation (lightening of the skin color).

Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Do not use skin care products that contain alcohol, peel off (including masks), or are abrasive while you are using this medicine.

Avoid spicy foods, hot foods and drinks (including coffee, tea), and alcoholic beverages.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Increased skin redness
• Red, sore eyes
• Severe skin swelling, itching, burning, peeling, or stinging
• Mild skin burning, stinging, tingling, dryness, or itching
• Changes in skin color where the medicine is applied