azelaic acid

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

Drug Details

Generic Name
azelaic acid
Brand Names
azelaic acid, Azelaic Acid Gel, FINACEA FOAM, AZELEX
Application Number
ANDA204637
Sponsor
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
NDC Codes
5
Dosage Forms
GEL, AEROSOL, FOAM, CREAM
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. 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. 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 )