Azelaic Acid

Indications & Dose:

Acne vulgaris, melasma.

DOSE

Adult and Child >l2 yr.

• Apply thin film to affected area bid

Contraindications:

 Hypersensitivity to propylene glycol.

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Interaction:

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Lactations:

Distributed in breast milk but little absorbed systemically and unlikely that concentrations of this normal dietary consituent would exceed baseline endogenous concentrations

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

SKIN: Burning and itching (1%-5%), contact dermatitis, dryness and redness (<1%),hypopigmentation (especially in darker-skinned individuals), keratosis pilaris

Patient And Carer Advice: