Azac 20% Cream
Primary uses of Azac 20% Cream
MRP
₹150
15 gm in 1 tube
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Medicine Overview of Azac Cream
Azac Cream side effects
Common
Application site burning, Application site pain, Application site itching.
How to use Azac Cream
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 cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area. Azac 20% Cream may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Azac Cream works
Azac 20% Cream works by stopping the production of essential substances in certain bacteria, therefore stopping them growing.
In Depth Information on Azac Cream
Expert advice for Azac Cream
Do not use azelaic acid for more than 12 months at any time.
Do not take if you are allergic to azelaic acid or any of its ingredients.
Do not take if you are allergic to azelaic acid or any of its ingredients.
Before applying the cream/gel, clean the skin thoroughly with plain water and pat it dry.
Azelaic acid is for external use on the skin only. Do not allow azelaic acid to come in contact with your eyes, mouth or other inner skin layer (mucous membranes). If it does, wash immediately with cool water.
Inform your doctor if you have asthma before using azelaic acid.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Azac Cream related warnings
Special precautions for Azac Cream
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE
Azac 20% Cream is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Azac 20% Cream is probably safe to use during lactation.
Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Azac 20% Cream does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Azac 20% Cream is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Azac 20% Cream may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
What if you miss a dose of Azac Cream?
If you miss a dose of Azac 20% Cream, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Patient Concerns
User Submitted Feedback For Azac 20% Cream
Patients taking Azac 20% Cream
Once A Day
Twice A Week
Thrice A week
What were the side-effects while using Azac 20% Cream?
Application site burning
Application site pain
How do you take Azac Cream?
With food
How much was the improvement?
Average50%
Poor50%
What are you using Azac Cream for?
Acne
Survey Participants: 11
Disclaimer
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Frequently asked questions about Azac Cream
Frequently asked questions about Azelaic Acid Topical
Q. Is azelaic acid an AHA/ retinoid/ antibiotic/ DHT blocker/ steroid?
Azelaic acid is not an AHA/retinoid/antibiotic/steroid. Azelaic acid may be an inhibitor of 5-alpha reductase which in turn decreases the levels of DHT (dihydrotestosterone)
Q. Does azelaic acid topical work for wrinkles/ melasma/hair loss/redness/to get lighter skin?
Azelaic acid topical mainly used to treat pimples, sometimes for melasma and not recommended for other skin conditions
Q. Does azelaic acid topical exfoliate?
There is not much evidence found for azelaic acid exfoliating dead skin
Q. Does azelaic acid bleach clothes?
No, azelaic acid does not bleach clothes.
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