AZIDERM 20% Cream 15gm

aziderm cream

WHAT IS AZIDERM 20%?

AZIDERM 20% contains azelaic acid which belongs to a class of medication known as dicarboxylic acids

WHAT AZIDERM 20% IS USED FOR?

It is used to treat common acne (acne vulgaris)

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

TALK TO DOCTOR

Talk to your Doctor if you

Are allergic to azelaic acid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
Suffer from asthma

PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

AZIDERM 20% is not recommended in children below the age of 12 years

DRIVING & USING MACHINES

AZIDERM 20% has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor if you are taking any other skin preparation or especially if you are using

Benzoic acid or Propylene glycol

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

Always apply AZIDERM 20% cream exactly as your doctor has told you

For Adults and Adolescents (12 ? 18 years of age)

First thoroughly wash with plain water the whole area to be treated and dry it with some cotton cloth
Start treatment with AZIDERM 20% twice a day
If your skin is very sensitive use AZIDERM 20% once a day, in the evening during
the first week of treatment. Then change to twice a day

If you have acne on your chest and back, as well as your face, adjust the amount of cream and use it accordingly
Wash your hands thoroughly after using AZIDERM 20%

If you use more AZIDERM 20%

If you use too much of AZIDERM 20% cream or if someone else has applied your medicine, talk to your doctor immediately and you may need Medical attention

If you forget to use AZIDERM 20%

If you have forgotten to use your AZIDERM 20% cream take them as soon as possible on the same day. Do not take a double dose

If you stop using AZIDERM 20%

Do not stop using AZIDERM 20% cream without talking to your doctor first

SIDE EFFECTS OF AZIDERM 20%:

SERIOUS

Like all medicine, this medicine can cause side effects although not everybody gets them.

• Allergic reaction (e.g. rash)
• Irritations (for example burning and itching – pruritis)
• Pain at the application site

COMMON

Like all medicine, this medicine can cause side effects although not everybody gets them.

• 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

UNCOMMON

Like all medicine, this medicine can cause side effects although not everybody gets them.

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

RARE

Like all medicine, this medicine can cause side effects although not everybody gets them.

• Cracking of the lips, vesicles (small blisters), eczema, ulceration, warmth at the site of application

STORAGE:

Protect from excess heat and light
Keep out of reach of children
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
Do not use if you notice some visible signs of medicine deterioration

Additional information

Aziderm Cream is used in the treatment of acne (pimples). It effectively relieves symptoms such as lumps, redness, and swelling associated with different forms of acne. It works by killing acne-causing bacteria.

Aziderm Cream is for external use only. You should always use it exactly as prescribed. Both the affected area and your hands should be clean and dry before application.
Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it.
Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased.
If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know.
You can help this medication work better by keeping the affected areas clean.
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Side effects

Aziderm Cream has a few potential side effects but not everyone will get them. These include application site reactions like burning, irritation, itching, and redness. Let your doctor know if you’re bothered by these or they do not go away. Avoid getting the medicine in your eye. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant, you should consult your doctor before using this medicine.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

Aziderm Cream is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

Aziderm Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established