azelaic acid for acne

Finacea (azelaic acid) 15% Gel 30g for acne and rosacea

£20.99

Contains Azelaic Acid 15%
For the treatment of mild to moderate rosacea
For the treatment of Acne
Prescription only product

Finacea is a topical gel containing azelaic acid, which is a naturally occurring acid. Azelaic acid helps the skin to renew itself more quickly and therefore reduces pimples and blackheads formation. It also helps to kill the bacteria that cause acne and rosacea.

It may take up 4 weeks or longer before your symptoms improve. Keep using Finacea gel as directed, if your symptoms do not improve after 12 weeks of treatment tell your doctor.

This product should be kept out of reach and sight of children. It should not be stored above 30 degrees celsius

Apply Finacea gel TWICE a day, in the morning and at bedtime.

Do not cover the area after applying Finacea gel. Doing so may cause too much of the medicine to be absorbed by the body and could be harmful to you.

It may take up 4 weeks or longer before your symptoms improve. Keep using Finacea gel as directed, if your symptoms do not improve after 12 weeks of treatment tell your doctor.

Each gram of FINACEA Gel, 15%, contains 0.15 gm azelaic acid (15% w/w) as the active ingredient 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.

You should not use Finacea if you are allergic to azelaic acid or propylene glycol.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking azelaic acid topical:

More common side effects