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azelaic acid

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Overview

What is Azelaic Acid?

Azelaic Acid (azelaic acid) Gel, 15%, is an aqueous gel which contains azelaic acid, a naturally-occurring saturated dicarboxylic acid. Chemically, azelaic acid is 1,7-heptanedicarboxylic acid. The molecular formula for azelaic acid is C H O. It has the following structure:

Azelaic acid has a molecular weight of 188.22. It is a white, odorless crystalline solid. It is poorly soluble in water at 20°C (0.24%) but freely soluble in boiling water and in ethanol.

Azelaic AcidGelis a white to yellowish white opaque gel for topical use; each gram contains 0.15 gm azelaic acid (15%w/w) in an aqueous gel base containing benzoic acid (as a preservative), disodium EDTA, lecithin, medium-chain triglycerides, polyacrylic acid, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, purified water, and sodium hydroxide to adjust pH.



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What are the available doses of Azelaic Acid?

Gel, 15% ()

What should I talk to my health care provider before I take Azelaic Acid?

How should I use Azelaic Acid?

Azelaic Acid Gel, 15% is indicated for topical treatment of the inflammatory papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea. Although some reduction of erythema which was present in patients with papules and pustules of rosacea occurred in clinical studies, efficacy for treatment of erythema in rosacea in the absence of papules and pustules has not been evaluated.

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What interacts with Azelaic Acid?

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What are the warnings of Azelaic Acid?

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What are the precautions of Azelaic Acid?

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What are the side effects of Azelaic Acid?

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What should I look out for while using Azelaic Acid?

None.


What might happen if I take too much Azelaic Acid?

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How should I store and handle Azelaic Acid?

Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [See USP]. Protect from light.Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets USP are supplied as follows:Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container (as defined in USP) with a child-resistant closure.Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets USP are supplied as follows:Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container (as defined in USP) with a child-resistant closure.


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Clinical Information

Chemical Structure

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Clinical Pharmacology

The mechanism(s) by which azelaic acid interferes with the pathogenic events in rosacea are unknown.

Non-Clinical Toxicology
None.

Drug Interactions

The use of MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants with hydrocodone preparations may increase the effect of either the antidepressant or hydrocodone.

Cases of adverse skin reactions due to hypersensitivity have been reported during post marketing surveillance. In case of known hypersensitivity to any component of the gel, avoid the use of Azelaic Acid Gel. If hypersensitivity develops during treatment, discontinue Azelaic Acid Gel and institute appropriate therapy.

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Reference

This information is obtained from the National Institute of Health's Standard Packaging Label drug database.
"https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/"

While we update our database periodically, we cannot guarantee it is always updated to the latest version.

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