AZIDERM 20% 15 GM CREAM 1 tube

Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm

Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm  belongs to the class of ‘dicarboxylic acids’, primarily used to treat acne (pimples) and rosacea (redness and visible blood vessels on the face). Azelaic Acid has antibacterial, keratolytic (removes warts, calluses and other lesions), comedolytic (inhibits the formation of blemishes), and anti-oxidant activity. It is used to clear bumps, lesions, and swelling caused by rosacea. Acne is a skin condition caused when the hair follicles are plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It can cause whiteheads, blackheads and pimples. Rosacea is a skin disease that causes redness, flushing, and pimples on the face.

Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm contains ‘Azelaic acid,’ a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid found in grains, such as barley, wheat, and rye. Azelaic Acid is bactericidal (kills bacteria) against Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis (gram-positive bacteria). It works by inhibiting the synthesis of microbial cellular proteins. Azelaic Acid clears the pores of bacteria that cause irritation and breakouts. It reduces inflammation making acne less visible, less red, and less irritated. Azelaic Acid also helps the skin renew itself and reduces pimple and blackhead formation.

Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm is available in topical (for skin use) gel, cream, foam, and soap. Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm is for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, eyelids, lips, mouth and nose. If the medicine comes in contact with any of these areas, rinse with water immediately. Common side effects of Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm include dryness, peeling, burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site.

Let your doctor know if you use any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm . Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm or its components that may cause skin irritation. Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm can make the skin change color especially when the skin is dark in color. Please limit the use of products that contain large amounts of alcohol (astringents, shaving creams or after-shave lotions), hair removal products, and products containing lime or spices while using Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm. Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm foam is flammable, keep it away from flames and extreme heat. Do not puncture or incinerate the Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm foam canister. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother.

Uses of Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm   :    Acne (pimples), Rosacea.

Medicinal Benefits

Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm treats acne (pimples) and rosacea (redness and visible blood vessels on the face). It contains ‘Azelaic acid’, a dicarboxylic acid with antibacterial, keratolytic (removes warts, calluses and other lesions), comedolytic (inhibiting the formation of blemishes), and antioxidant activity. Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm is bactericidal (kills bacteria) against Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis (gram-positive bacteria). It inhibits the synthesis of microbial cellular proteins and clears the pores of bacteria that cause irritation and breakouts. It reduces inflammation making acne less visible, less red, and less irritated. Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm also helps the skin renew itself and reduces pimple and blackhead formation.

Directions for Use

Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm is available in topical (for skin use) gel, cream, lotion, foam and soap. Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Cream/Gel/lotion: Take the advised amount of gel/lotion/cream with clean and dry hands on the skin’s affected areas. Gently massage the medicine into the skin with your fingers. Wash your hands before and after applying Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm. Do not put dressing or bandage on the affected areas. Cleansing bar/Soap: Work the soap into a nice lather and apply it on the affected areas with your hands. Gently massage in circular motions and rinse off with clean water.Foam: Apply a generous amount on to the affected areas with hands and massage it with fingers. Rinse off with clean water.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm

Like every medicine, Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm has common side effects like dryness, peeling, burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. Most of these side effects of Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor. Seek medical attention if you notice any side effects like difficulty breathing, swelling of the eyes, fast heartbeat, fever, skin rash, and tightness in the throat.

Drug Warnings

Do not use Azelaic Acid if you are allergic to Azelaic Acid or any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney, gastrointestinal, and heart diseases before using Azelaic Acid . Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting Azelaic Acid . Azelaic Acid can make the skin change color especially when the skin is dark in color. It is recommended to avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Do not apply Azelaic Acid on the irritated and sunburned skin. Azelaic Acid foam is flammable, keep it away from flames and extreme heat. Do not puncture or incinerate the Azelaic Acid foam canister.

Please limit the use of products that contain large amounts of alcohol (astringents, shaving creams or after-shave lotions), hair removal products, and products containing lime or spices while using Azelaic Acid . Pregnant women should consult their doctor before using Azelaic Acid since it may have harmful effects on the baby. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are a breastfeeding mother before using Azelaic Acid since it may pass into the breast milk.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Azelaic Acid may interact with other drugs treating acne (isotretinoin), drugs treating fluid retention (Spironolactone), injectable antibiotics, immunosuppressive drugs, and drugs used to relieve itching.

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoiding alcohol may improve the side effects of Azelaic Acid .

Drug-Disease Interactions: Azelaic Acid should not be given to the people with liver, kidney, and heart diseases.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

No interaction found/established.

PREGNANCY

Azelaic Acid may affect the unborn baby when used in pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before using Azelaic Acid if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

BREAST FEEDING

There are limited studies on how Azelaic Acid affects the breastfed infants. Please consult your doctor before using Azelaic Acid if you are breastfeeding. If you need to apply the cream or lotion on your breasts, don’t do this shortly before giving a feed.

DRIVING

No interaction found/established.

LIVER

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using Azelaic Acid .

KIDNEY

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Azelaic Acid .

Habit Forming :  No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.

Avoid harsh products on your skin.

Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.

Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.

Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent bacterial infections.

Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

Special Advise

Consult your dermatologist if you do not notice any improvement after 4-6 weeks of treatment with Azelaic Acid .

If the acne doesn’t improve, ultrasound scanning of the abdomen is advised to check if there is any possibility of PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease )

Other Information:  This item is Not Returnable.

Patients Concern

Acne vulgaris (acne) is a skin condition caused when the hair follicles are plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts, and nodules are all types of acne. It commonly occurs in teenagers though all age groups are affected. Rosacea: A skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels in your face. Symptoms of Rosacea include small, red, pus-filled bumps on the face.

FAQs

Azelaic Acid contains ‘Azelaic acid, an antibacterial medication used to treat acne (pimples) and rosacea. It kills bacteria, reduces inflammation and unplugs blocked pores. Azelaic Acid acts as a bactericidal agent and kills Propionibacterium acnes, the bacteria that causes acne. It also has keratolytic (removes warts, calluses and other lesions), comedolytic (inhibits the formation of blemishes), and antioxidant activity.

Your doctor may advise the initial dose as once daily in the evening. The dose may be increased to twice or thrice daily in the morning and evening.

Azelaic Acid usually improves your skin condition in four weeks of treatment. If you notice no improvement after a month of treatment, please reach out to your doctor. For best results, the doctor may advise you to use Azelaic Acid regularly for several months.

You can leave Azelaic Acid overnight on the skin if you are using cream/gel formulations. However, if any irritation occurs, please stop usage and consult your doctor.

Please do not stop using Azelaic Acid even if you feel better until the doctor’s advised course is finished. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

It is advised to limit the use of products that contain large amounts of alcohol (astringents, shaving creams or after-shave lotions), hair removal products, and products containing lime or spices if you are using Aziderm 20% Cream 15 gm

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Azelaic Acid works by killing the bacteria responsible for acne. It also clears the pores of the skin and helps in reducing blackheads and whiteheads.

It is not recommended to use Azelaic Acid for the treatment of melasma. Azelaic Acid is only useful in treating acne, rosacea and its associated conditions.

Store the container or tube of Azelaic Acid away from direct sunlight and heat. Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze.