Azelex Cream

Generic Name: Azelaic Acid Cream
Brand Name: Azelex  

Azelex Cream is used for:

Treating mild to moderate acne.

Azelex Cream is a topical antibacterial. Exactly how it works is unknown, but it may block production of proteins necessary for the bacteria to survive.

Do NOT use Azelex Cream if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Azelex Cream

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Azelex Cream:

Some medical conditions may interact with Azelex Cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a history of asthma or cold sores

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Azelex Cream. Because little, if any, of Azelex Cream is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

Ask your health care provider if Azelex Cream may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.