{"id":8767,"date":"2021-03-18T11:18:45","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T11:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8767"},"modified":"2021-04-12T15:14:11","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T15:14:11","slug":"finacea-gel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/finacea-gel\/","title":{"rendered":"Finacea gel &#8211; Azelaic Acid uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> 15%&nbsp;gel.&nbsp;Azelaic acid&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Finacea gel is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finacea contains the active substance azelaic acid and is an anti-acne&nbsp;medicine&nbsp;for&nbsp;topical&nbsp;treatment.&nbsp;Finacea is used for the relief of mild to moderate&nbsp;acne&nbsp;on the face (with&nbsp;papules&nbsp;and&nbsp;pustules&nbsp;), and for the treatment of&nbsp;papulopustular&nbsp;rosacea.&nbsp;Acne with&nbsp;papules&nbsp;and&nbsp;pustules&nbsp;and&nbsp;papulopustular&nbsp;rosacea&nbsp;are conditions with inflamed blisters with or without var.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Finacea gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Finacea gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to azelaic acid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Finacea&nbsp;gel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Finacea&nbsp;gel&nbsp;should only be used&nbsp;topically.<\/li><li>Gel&nbsp;one should not come in contact with eyes, mouth,h, or mucous membranes.<\/li><li>If the preparation accidentally comes into contact with the eyes, mouth, or mucous membranes, rinse with plenty of water.&nbsp;If eye irritation persists, consult a physician or pharmacist.<\/li><li>Hands should be washed after each Finacea&nbsp;gel&nbsp;treatment. Skin cleansers, solutions, and toner containing alcohol as well as abrasive and exfoliating products should be avoided when Finacea&nbsp;gel&nbsp;is used as a treatment for&nbsp;rosacea.<\/li><li>In rare cases, worsening asthma symptoms have been reported in some patients with&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;and concomitantly treated with azelaic acid.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Safety and efficacy in the treatment of&nbsp;acne&nbsp;have been studied in adolescents between 12 and 18 years of age.&nbsp;(see section 3 How to use Finacea&nbsp;gel&nbsp;).&nbsp;Finacea&nbsp;gel can not be recommended for children under 12 years of age in the treatment of&nbsp;acne data on efficacy and safety are&nbsp;not&nbsp;available for them.&nbsp;<br>Finacea&nbsp;gel&nbsp;is not recommended for children under 18 years of age when treating&nbsp;rosacea&nbsp;as data on efficacy and safety are&nbsp;not&nbsp;available for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Finacea gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No studies on the effects of Finacea&nbsp;gel&nbsp;on or on other medicines&nbsp;have been performed.&nbsp;Do not use other medicines or other treatments on your face while using Finacea&nbsp;gel.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, your doctor will decide if you can use Finacea&nbsp;gel.&nbsp;<br>There is limited experience with the use of the active substance azelaic acid during pregnancy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children should not come into contact with treated skin.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finacea&nbsp;gel&nbsp;does not affect the ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finacea gel contains benzoic acid and propylene glycol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Benzoic acid can cause mild irritation to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.&nbsp;<br>Propylene glycol can cause skin irritation.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Finacea gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finacea&nbsp;gel&nbsp;should only be used&nbsp;topically.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Method of administration<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before using Finacea&nbsp;gel, the skin should be thoroughly cleansed with water and dried.&nbsp;You can use a mild skin cleanser.&nbsp;Do not use airtight or waterproof dressings or covers.&nbsp;You must wash your hands after applying&nbsp;the gel.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Dosage&nbsp;and how often you should use Finacea&nbsp;gel<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Apply Finaceagelon to the skin areas to be treated twice a day (morning and evening) and gently apply it to the skin.&nbsp;About 2.5 cm (0.5 grams) of gel is enough for the whole face.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve the best effect, Finacea gel must be used regularly throughout the treatment period.&nbsp;<br>If skin irritation occurs (see section 4 Possible&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;) you can use a small amount of Finacea&nbsp;gel&nbsp;or you can&nbsp;just&nbsp;treat the skin once a day until the irritation stops.&nbsp;You may need to take a break from treatment for a few days.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for children and adolescents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose adjustment is not necessary when Finacea&nbsp;gel&nbsp;is given to children between 12 and 18 years of age.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How long to use Finacea&nbsp;gel The <\/em><\/strong>treatment time varies from person to person and also depends on how severe the skin problems are.&nbsp;Your doctor will tell you how long to use Finacea&nbsp;gel.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Acne:<\/strong>&nbsp;You can use Finacea&nbsp;gel&nbsp;for several months depending on the effect of your treatment.&nbsp;Normally a clear improvement is seen after 4 weeks.&nbsp;If you do not notice improvement within 1 month or if the acne worsens, stop the treatment and contact your doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rosacea:<\/strong>&nbsp;You can use Finacea&nbsp;gel&nbsp;for several months depending on the effect of your treatment.&nbsp;A clear effect can be seen after 4-8 weeks of treatment.&nbsp;If you do not notice an improvement within 2 months, or if your&nbsp;rosacea&nbsp;worsens, stop treatment and contact your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Finacea gel then you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unlikely that too much Finacea&nbsp;gel&nbsp;would lead to poisoning symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Finacea gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Continue treatment as prescribed by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Finacea gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop treatment, your skin disease may get worse.&nbsp;Consult your doctor before stopping treatment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of Finacea&nbsp;gel,&nbsp;please contact your&nbsp;doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Finacea&nbsp;gel&nbsp;can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skin irritation (eg burning and&nbsp;itching&nbsp;) may occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The symptoms are in most cases mild or moderate and they usually decrease during treatment.&nbsp;The most commonly reported&nbsp;side effect&nbsp;is included&nbsp;itching&nbsp;(&nbsp;pruritus&nbsp;), stinging, and pain at the site of application.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may occur during treatment with Finacea&nbsp;gel.&nbsp;They occur only on the skin at the application site.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Acne:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common (may affect more than 1 user in 10)<\/strong>: Burning, pain,&nbsp;itching&nbsp;(&nbsp;pruritus&nbsp;) at the application site.&nbsp;<br><strong>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/strong>: Rash, stinging\/tingling sensation or numbness (&nbsp;paresthesia&nbsp;), dry skin at the application site.&nbsp;<br><strong>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100<\/strong>&nbsp;people&nbsp;<strong>)<\/strong>: Skin reaction due to skin contact with a foreign substance (contact dermatitis), abnormal skin redness (&nbsp;erythema&nbsp;), dandruff, feeling hot, discoloration of the skin at the application site.&nbsp;<br><strong>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)&nbsp;<\/strong><sup>1<\/sup>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hypersensitivity that may occur with one or more of the following side effects:&nbsp;Angioedema&nbsp;(rapid swelling under the skin), eye swelling, facial swelling,&nbsp;dyspnoea&nbsp;(shortness of breath)<\/li><li>Skin irritation<\/li><li>Urticaria&nbsp;(&nbsp;hives&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Exacerbated&nbsp;asthma<sup>1<\/sup>&nbsp;&nbsp;These&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are reported in patients using azelaic acid for approval.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rosacea:&nbsp;<\/em><br><strong>Very common (may affect more than 1 user in 10)<\/strong>: Burning, pain,&nbsp;itching&nbsp;(&nbsp;pruritus&nbsp;) at the application site.&nbsp;<br><strong>Common (may<\/strong>&nbsp;affect&nbsp;<strong>up to 1 in 10<\/strong>&nbsp;people&nbsp;<strong>)<\/strong>: Stinging\/tingling sensation or numbness (&nbsp;paresthesia&nbsp;), dry skin, rash, swelling (&nbsp;edema&nbsp;) at the application site.&nbsp;<br><strong>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/strong>:&nbsp;Acne skin reaction due to skin contact with a foreign substance (contact dermatitis), abnormal redness of the skin (&nbsp;erythema&nbsp;),&nbsp;hives&nbsp;(&nbsp;urticaria&nbsp;), feeling of discomfort at the application site.<br><strong>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)&nbsp;<\/strong><sup>1&nbsp;<\/sup><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hypersensitivity that may occur with one or more of the following side effects:&nbsp;Angioedema&nbsp;(rapid swelling under the skin), eye swelling, facial swelling,&nbsp;dyspnoea&nbsp;(shortness of breath)<\/li><li>Skin irritation<\/li><li>Urticaria&nbsp;(&nbsp;hives&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Exacerbated&nbsp;asthma<sup>1<\/sup>&nbsp;&nbsp;These&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are reported in patients using azelaic acid for approval.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children and adolescents<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Treatment of&nbsp;acne&nbsp;in adolescents between 12 and 18 years of age:&nbsp;<br>In&nbsp;clinical trials, the mean frequency of side effects of Finacea&nbsp;gel was&nbsp;similar for adolescents and adult patients.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Finacea gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep out of sight and reach of children.&nbsp;<br>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and tube.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finacea&nbsp;gel&nbsp;has no special storage instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is azelaic acid.&nbsp;(1 gram Finacea&nbsp;gel&nbsp;contains 150 mg azelaic acid)<\/li><li>The other ingredients are benzoic acid (E210), carbomer, disodium edetate, lecithin, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide,&nbsp;triglycerides&nbsp;(medium fatty acids).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finacea&nbsp;gel&nbsp;is a white to yellowish opaque&nbsp;gel.&nbsp;<br>Finacea is available in pack sizes of 5, 30, 50, and 2 x 50 g&nbsp;gel.&nbsp;Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LEO Pharma A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Industrial Park 55<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DK-2750 Ballerup<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LEO Pharma Manufacturing Italy Srl&nbsp;<br>Via E. Schering 21&nbsp;<br>I-20090 Segrate&nbsp;<br>Milano&nbsp;<br>Italy<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LEO Pharma AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 404<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>201 24 Malm\u00f6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 040-352200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: info.se@leo-pharma.com<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This medicine is authorized in the European Economic Area under the names:&nbsp;<\/strong><br><strong>Finacea:<\/strong>&nbsp;Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skinoren<\/strong>: Austria, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Portugal.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>15% gel. 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