Ezanic 10% Cream 15gm

WHAT EZANIC 10% IS USED FOR?

It is used to treat common acne (acne vulgaris)

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

TALK TO YOUR 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 AND 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 AND ADOLESCENTS

EZANIC 10% is not recommended in children below the age of 12 years

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

EZANIC 10% 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 EZANIC 10% 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 EZANIC 10% twice a day
If your skin is very sensitive use EZANIC 10% 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 EZANIC 10%

If you use more EZANIC 10%

If you use too much of EZANIC 10% 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 EZANIC 10%

If you have forgotten to use your EZANIC 10% cream take them as soon as possible on the same day. Do not take a double dose

If you stop using EZANIC 10%

Do not stop using EZANIC 10% cream without talking to your doctor first

SIDE EFFECTS OF EZANIC 10%:

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

SIDE EFFECTS OF EZANIC 10%:

SERIOUS

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

COMMON

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

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

RARE

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

HOW EZANIC CREAM WORKS

Azelaic acid works by killing the acne-causing bacteria and reduces inflammation (redness and swelling) of the skin.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

Ezanic 10% 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

Ezanic 10% 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

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE EZANIC CREAM?

If you miss a dose of Ezanic 10% Cream, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.