WHAT IS AZIDERM?

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

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WHAT AZIDERM IS USED FOR?

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It is used to treat common acne (acne vulgaris)

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

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TALK TO DOCTOR

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Talk to your Doctor if you

nAre allergic to azelaic acid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
nSuffer from asthma
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PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

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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

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CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

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AZIDERM is not recommended in children below the age of 12 years

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DRIVING & USING MACHINES

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AZIDERM has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines

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INTERACTIONS:

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

nBenzoic acid or Propylene glycol
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DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

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Always apply AZIDERM cream exactly as your doctor has told you
nFor Adults and Adolescents (12 ? 18 years of age)

nFirst thoroughly wash with plain water the whole area to be treated and dry it with some cotton cloth
nStart treatment with AZIDERM twice a day
nIf your skin is very sensitive use AZIDERM once a day, in the evening during
nthe first week of treatment. Then change to twice a day
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nIf you have acne on your chest and back, as well as your face, adjust the amount of cream and use it accordingly
nWash your hands thoroughly after using AZIDERM
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nIf you use more AZIDERM
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nIf you use too much of AZIDERM cream or if someone else has applied your medicine, talk to your doctor immediately and you may need Medical attention
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nIf you forget to use AZIDERM
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nIf you have forgotten to use your AZIDERM cream take them as soon as possible on the same day. Do not take a double dose
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nIf you stop using AZIDERM
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nDo not stop using AZIDERM cream without talking to your doctor first
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SIDE EFFECTS OF AZIDERM:

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SERIOUS

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

n• Allergic reaction (e.g. rash)
n• Irritations (for example burning and itching – pruritis)
n• Pain at the application site
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COMMON

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

n• Abnormal redness of the skin (erythema) at the site of application
n•  Feeling of tingling or numbness (paranesthesia)
n• 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
n• Swelling (oedema), scaling, pain
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UNCOMMON

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

n• Greasy skin, acne or loss of skin colour, tingling, dermatitis, nettle rash (urticaria)
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STORAGE:

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

nCracking of the lips, vesicles (small blisters), eczema, ulceration, warmth at the site of application