azelaic acid

FDA Drug Profile — azelaic acid, Azelaic Acid Gel, AZELEX, FINACEA FOAM

azelaic acid is listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory with 5 NDC codes, marketed under brand names including azelaic acid, Azelaic Acid Gel, AZELEX. Available dosage forms: gel, cream, aerosol, foam.

Drug Details

Generic Name
azelaic acid
Brand Names
azelaic acid, Azelaic Acid Gel, AZELEX, FINACEA FOAM
Application Number
ANDA208011
Sponsor
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
NDC Codes
5
Dosage Forms
GEL, CREAM, AEROSOL, FOAM
Routes
TOPICAL, CUTANEOUS
Active Ingredients
AZELAIC ACID

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Azelaic acid gel, 15% is indicated for topical treatment of the inflammatory papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea. Azelaic acid gel, 15% is indicated for topical treatment of the inflammatory papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use Efficacy for treatment of erythema in rosacea in the absence of papules and pustules has not been evaluated. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use Although some reduction of erythema which was present in patients with papules and pustules of rosacea occurred in clinical studies, efficacy for treatment of erythema in rosacea in the absence of papules and pustules has not been evaluated.