Azelaic Acid Benefits & Uses

Azelaic Acid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pimples (Read More - How to get rid of acne or pimples)
Rosacea

Azelaic Acid Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Azelaic Acid Related Warnings

Is the use of Azelaic Acid safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Azelaic Acid during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Azelaic Acid safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Azelaic Acid for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Azelaic Acid on the Kidneys?

Azelaic Acid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azelaic Acid on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Azelaic Acid on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Azelaic Acid on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Azelaic Acid on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Azelaic Acid with Other Drugs

Azelaic Acid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Isotretinoin

Azelaic Acid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azelaic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Azelaic Acid

Is this Azelaic Acid habit forming or addictive?

Azelaic Acid is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Azelaic Acid since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Azelaic Acid only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Azelaic Acid for mental disorders.

No

Azelaic Acid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azelaic Acid

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Azelaic Acid together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Azelaic Acid

Information about the interaction of Azelaic Acid and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown