Aziderm 15% Gel

Composition of Aziderm 15% Gel

Aziderm 15% Gel contains Azelaic Acid (15%w/w). It belongs to the Dicarboxylic acid (topical anti-acne/anti-rosacea agent) class of medicines.

Uses of Aziderm 15% Gel

• Treatment of mild to moderate acne (acne vulgaris); helps reduce pimples
• blackheads/whiteheads and post-acne marks. Also used for papulopustular rosacea (as prescribed).

Key benefits

• Reduces acne lesions and comedones
• Decreases acne-causing bacteria
• Controls inflammation and redness
• Helps fade post-acne marks and hyperpigmentation
• Improves skin texture by preventing clogged pores

How Aziderm 15% Gel works

Azelaic acid has antibacterial action against acne-causing bacteria and helps normalize keratinization to prevent clogged pores. It also reduces inflammation and decreases excess pigmentation by inhibiting tyrosinase, helping fade post-acne marks.

How to take Aziderm 15% Gel

For external use only. Clean and dry the affected area, then apply a thin layer to the affected skin usually once or twice daily as directed by a doctor. Avoid eyes, lips, inside nose and broken/irritated skin; wash hands after application. Use sunscreen during daytime.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe irritation when far too much cream is applied; an oral retinoid taken in excess can cause headache, vomiting and liver injury. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Aziderm 15% Gel

Most side effects of Aziderm 15% are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Burning/stinging
• itching
• redness
• dryness
• peeling
• irritation

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Aziderm 15% Gel

Warnings and precautions

External use only. Do not apply on cuts, eczema or sunburned skin. Avoid contact with eyes/mucosa; rinse well with water if contact occurs. If severe irritation, swelling, blistering or allergic reaction occurs, stop use and consult a doctor. Use sunscreen and limit excessive sun exposure; may cause hypopigmentation especially on darker skin. Consult doctor for use in children or if you have asthma or very sensitive skin.

Do not take Aziderm 15% if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Oral retinoids are absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy and in anyone who might become pregnant without a pregnancy prevention programme. Topical retinoids are avoided in pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

No major systemic drug interactions expected with topical use. Concurrent use with other irritating topical agents (retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, alcohol-based cosmetics, astringents, chemical peels) may increase dryness/irritation; use with caution or stagger application.

How to store Aziderm 15% Gel

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Keep tube tightly closed; do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Aziderm 15% Gel

Apply retinoids at night to clean, dry skin, and moisturise afterwards. Give it at least eight to twelve weeks before judging whether it works. Do not pick or squeeze spots — that is what leaves scars.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MICRO LABS

Therapeutic class:

Anti-acne (topical) / Dermatological

Drug class:

Dicarboxylic acid (topical anti-acne/anti-rosacea agent)