What is EXAZEL?

EXAZEL contains azelaic acid which belongs to a class of medication known as dicarboxylic acids

CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION

THERAPEUTIC USES

Talk to your Doctor if you

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

Tell your doctor if you are taking any other skin preparation or especially if you are using

For Adults and Adolescents (12 18 years of age)

First thoroughly wash with plain water the whole area to be treated and dry it with some cotton cloth
Start treatment with EXAZEL twice a day
If your skin is very sensitive use EXAZEL once a day, in the evening during

the first week of treatment. Then change to twice a day

If you have acne on your chest and back, as well as your face, adjust the amount of cream and use it accordingly
Wash your hands thoroughly after using EXAZEL

If you use more EXAZEL

If you use too much of EXAZEL cream or if someone else has applied your medicine, talk to your doctor immediately and you may need Medical attention

If you forget to use EXAZEL

If you have forgotten to use your EXAZEL cream take them as soon as possible on the same day. Do not take a double dose

If you stop using EXAZEL

Like all medicine, this medicine can cause side effects although not everybody gets them.

abnormal redness of the skin (erythema) at the site of application
feeling of tingling or numbness (paranesthesia)
dry skin at the application site reaction due to an external agent (contact dermatitis), abnormal redness of the skin (erythema); scaling, warmth, skin discoloration at the application site
swelling (oedema), scaling, pain