Finacea (Azelaic Acid) - Summary

FINACEA SUMMARY

Finacea^®
(azelaic acid) Gel, 15%

FINACEA™ (azelaic acid) Gel, 15%, contains azelaic acid, a naturally occurring saturated dicarboxylic acid.

FINACEA™ Gel, 15%, is indicated for topical treatment of inflammatory papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea. Patients should be instructed to avoid spicy foods, thermally hot foods and drinks, alcoholic beverages and to use only very mild soaps or soapless cleansing lotion for facial cleansing.

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Media Articles Related to Finacea (Azelaic Acid)

azelaic acid gel-topical, Finacea
Source: MedicineNet Rosacea Specialty [2005.03.02]

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Published Studies Related to Finacea (Azelaic Acid)

Azelaic acid 15% gel once daily versus twice daily in papulopustular rosacea. [2008.06]

Cumulative irritation potential among metronidazole gel 1%, metronidazole gel 0.75%, and azelaic acid gel 15%. [2007.04]

Azelaic acid in the treatment of papulopustular rosacea: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. [2006.08]

Efficacy and safety of once-daily metronidazole 1% gel compared with twice-daily azelaic acid 15% gel in the treatment of rosacea. [2006.04]

Cumulative irritation potential of metronidazole gel compared to azelaic acid gel after repeated applications to healthy skin. [2005.11]

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Clinical Trials Related to Finacea (Azelaic Acid)

Exploratory Study of Azelaic Acid 15% Foam Compared to Vehicle in Patients With Papulopustular Rosacea [Active, not recruiting]

A Study of Azelaic Acid (AzA) 15% in Topical Treatment of Mild to Moderate Perioral Dermatitis [Completed]

A Multicenter Trial of a Topical Medication for Papulopustular Rosacea Applied Twice Daily Versus Once Daily [Completed]

A Study of Azelaic Acid (AzA) 15% Gel in the Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis of the Face [Completed]

Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid 15% Gel With Its Vehicle in Subjects With Mild to Moderate Acne. [Completed]

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