Azelex
Intended to address inflammatory skin lesions and to support clearer skin texture.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Azelaic Acid
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 20%
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Azelex vary by country.
Azelex details
- Conditions
- Acne Vulgaris · Rosacea
- Alternative names
- Finacea
- Therapeutic class
- Dicarboxylic Acid
- Pharmacological class
- Dicarboxylic Acid
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to azelaic acid
- Minor side effects
- burning sensation; pruritus; erythema
- Moderate side effects
- skin dryness; scaling
- Serious side effects
- severe skin irritation, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Almirall
- Onset Time
- several weeks
- Duration
- ongoing
- Storage instructions
- Store at controlled room temperature.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Use with caution; consult physician.
Precautions and warnings
avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; may cause temporary skin irritation
Patient summary
Intended to address inflammatory skin lesions and to support clearer skin texture.
Mechanism of action
Azelaic acid provides antimicrobial action against Cutibacterium acnes and possesses keratolytic and anti-inflammatory properties to reduce skin redness and hyperkeratosis.
What you will receive
Azelex is the originator brand name, made by Almirall. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Almirall and do not ship the original Azelex.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Azelaic Acid) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Azelex
Azelex uses azelaic acid to help manage symptoms associated with acne vulgaris and rosacea. This formulation, often compared to the branded equivalent Finacea, is presented in a tube at a 20% concentration. Developed by Almirall, this treatment acts directly on the skin to address redness and breakouts, making it an option for those seeking topical skin care.
Buying Azelex online
Azelex is currently registered across 13 markets, including Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea. It is also available in Japan, the UAE and Singapore. For expats and residents living across the region, ordering online provides an accessible way to secure this standard skin treatment. Generic azelaic acid, with much of the supply produced in India, is often a more cost-effective choice compared to original brands, providing consistent value for those far from a well-stocked local retailer.