Aziderm 10% Gel

Aziderm 10% Gel

Aziderm 10% Gel is a naturally occurring acid. It helps the skin to renew itself more quickly and therefore reduces pimple and blackhead formation. It also helps to kill the bacteria that cause acne and rosacea.Aziderm 10% Gel topical (for the skin) is used to treat acne and rosacea.Aziderm 10% Gel works by killing the acne-causing bacteria and reduces inflammation (redness and swelling) of the skin.

Drug =Azelaic Acid

Strength =10%

Manufacturer =Micro Labs Ltd

How To Take

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Dosage

Aziderm 10% Gel

Aziderm 10% Cream

Aziderm 15% Gel

Aziderm 20% Cream

Aziderm 20% Gel

Side Effects

Allergic reaction (e.g. rash)

Irritations (for example burning and itching – pruritis)

Pain at the application site

Abnormal redness of the skin (erythema) at the site of application

Feeling of tingling or numbness (paranesthesia)

Dry skin at the application site reaction due to an external agent (contact dermatitis), abnormal redness of the skin (erythema); scaling, warmth, skin discoloration at the application site

Swelling (oedema), scaling, pain

Greasy skin,

acne or loss of skin colour, tingling, dermatitis, nettle rash (urticaria)

Warning

Pregnancy = Aziderm 10% Gel is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be used with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding = Aziderm 10% Gel is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. If the medicine is used, care should be taken such that the infant does not come into contact with the medicine.

Asthma = Aziderm 10% Gel should be used with caution in patients suffering from asthma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Report any unusual symptoms or worsening of condition to the doctor immediately. Appropriate corrective measures and/or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Changed skin tone = Frequent use of this medicine may alter the skin tone in and around the area of application. This change is particularly visible in dark-skinned people.

Use in children = Aziderm 10% Gel is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Uses

Aziderm 10% Gel is used to treat mild-to-moderate acne (pimples). It is used to relieve symptoms such as bumps, lesions, redness, etc. associated with different forms of acne.