Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Azelex
  2. Finacea
  3. Finacea Plus

Descriptions


Azelaic acid topical cream is used to treat mildly to moderately inflamed acne. The topical foam and gel are used to treat mild to moderate rosacea. For acne, it works by killing the bacteria that cause acne and by keeping the skin pores clean.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Cream
  • Foam
  • Gel/Jelly