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What is the generic name?
AZELAIC ACID
What is the Trade Name for AZELAIC ACID?
Finacea
What are the Indications for AZELAIC ACID?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE FINACEA Gel, 15% is indicated for topical treatment of the inflammatory papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea. FINACEA (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.
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