Acne:
Indications for: AZELEX
Mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris.
Adult Dosage:
Wash and dry skin. Massage thin film gently into affected areas twice daily (AM and PM). Wash hands after use. If persistent irritation occurs, may decrease to once daily.
Children Dosage:
Not recommended.
AZELEX Warnings/Precautions:
Monitor patients with dark complexions for hypopigmentation. Discontinue if sensitivity or severe irritation develops. Avoid mouth, eyes, other mucous membranes, and occlusive dressings. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.
AZELEX Classification:
Antibacterial/antikeratinizing agent.
Adverse Reactions:
Pruritus, burning, stinging, tingling; rare: exacerbation of asthma or of recurrent herpes labialis, vitiligo depigmentation, small depigmented spots, hypertrichosis, reddening.
Drug Elimination:
Renal. Half-life: 12 hours.
How Supplied:
Crm—30g, 50g
