Azelaic Acid
Azelaic Acid Information
Azelaic Acid Benefits & Uses
Azelaic Acid is used to treat the following -
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.
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Ingredients of Azelaic Acid
Azelaic Acid Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azelaic Acid is used -
- Application Site Irritation
- Dryness
- Joint pain
- Swelling
- Blurred vision
- Tachycardia
- Fever
- Itching or burning
- Edema Moderate
- Erythema
- Urticaria
- Paresthesia
- Dry Skin
- Skin irritation
- Rash
- Contact Dermatitis Moderate
Azelaic Acid Related Warnings
Is the use of Azelaic Acid safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Azelaic Acid on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
UnknownIs the use of Azelaic Acid safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Azelaic Acid as it bears very minor side effects for them.
MildWhat is the effect of Azelaic Acid on the Kidneys?
Azelaic Acid rarely harms the kidneys.
MildWhat is the effect of Azelaic Acid on the Liver?
Azelaic Acid is rarely harmful for the liver.
MildWhat is the effect of Azelaic Acid on the Heart?
Azelaic Acid is rarely harmful for the heart.
MildSevere 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 -
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?
No, there is no any evidence that Azelaic Acid is addictive.
NoIs it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azelaic Acid does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
SafeIs it safe?
Yes, but take Azelaic Acid only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's adviseIs it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azelaic Acid for mental disorders.
NoAzelaic Acid Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Interaction between Food and Azelaic Acid
There is no information on the effects of taking Azelaic Acid with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
UnknownInteraction between Alcohol and Azelaic Acid
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azelaic Acid with alcohol will be.
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References
- US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Azelaic acid
- KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 892-893
