Finacea (Azelaic Acid) 15% Gel
£22.50
Finacea 15% is an effective topical treatment for mild to moderate acne (acne vulgaris) in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over, following a clinical assessment.
It contains azelaic acid, which works by targeting acne-causing bacteria and helping to reduce inflammation and blocked pores. This helps improve common acne symptoms such as spots, pimples and blemishes, and supports clearer skin with regular use.
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What is Finacea 15% Gel used for?
Finacea 15% Gel is a treatment for mild to moderate acne (acne vulgaris) affecting the face. It is commonly used to help improve acne-prone skin by reducing inflamed spots, pimples, and blemishes.
Finacea contains azelaic acid 15%, which helps reduce acne-causing bacteria and inflammation in the skin. Regular use can help improve the appearance of the skin and reduce the formation of new spots.
Finacea Gel should only be used to treat acne on the face. It should not be used for other skin conditions unless advised by a healthcare professional.
How Finacea 15% Gel works
Finacea Gel contains azelaic acid, which works by targeting the bacterium Propionibacterium acnes, a key contributor to the development of acne.
Azelaic acid also helps reduce inflammation and the growth of thickened outer skin cells that can block pores and lead to blackheads and spots.
By reducing bacteria, inflammation and blocked pores, Finacea Gel can help improve mild to moderate acne when used regularly.
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure how to use this medicine.
The recommended dose for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over:
Apply Finacea gel twice daily, in the morning and evening. Apply a thin layer to the affected areas of the skin and gently rub it in.
Before applying Finacea gel, wash the area to be treated thoroughly with water. If your skin is oily or greasy, use a mild skin cleanser. Dry the skin completely before applying the cream.
Wash your hands before and after use.
If you have sensitive skin, your prescriber may advise you to use the medicine in a different way, such as applying it less frequently at first. Please inform your prescriber if you have sensitive skin or experience skin irritation while using this treatment.
How long Finacea has to be used varies from person to person. It depends upon how bad your acne is when you start treatment. You should see a distinct improvement after about 4 weeks.
If you use more Finacea than you should
Even if you have accidentally used more Finacea than you should, a harmful effect (intoxication) is unlikely.
Please continue as prescribed and ask your doctor if you are not sure.
If you forget to use Finacea
Do not use twice the amount to make up for a forgotten treatment. Continue as prescribed by your doctor.
If you stop using Finacea
If you stop using Finacea your skin disease can get worse. Please ask your doctor before you stop using Finacea.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Some of the side effects are temporary with continued treatment or disappeared when treatment is stopped.
Side Effects
Very common
- Burning
- Itching or abnormal redness of the skin (erythema) at the site of application.
Common
- Scaling
- Pain
- Dryness
- Skin discolouration or irritation at the site of application.
Uncommon
- Skin reaction due to an external agent (contact dermatitis)
- Abnormal redness of the skin (erythema); scaling, warmth, skin discolouration at the application site
Rare
- Skin irritation
- Urticaria (hives)
- Worsening of asthma.
Serious Side Effects
You must get urgent medical help if you have any of the following symptoms. You may be having an allergic reaction. This is rare and may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people:
- Angioedema (rapid swelling under the skin)
- Eye swelling
- Swelling face
- Dyspnoea (shortness of breath)
Skin irritations (for example burning and itching) may occur.
In the majority of cases, the irritation symptoms are mild or moderate and their frequency decreases during the course of therapy.
The most frequently observed side effects included itching (pruritis), burning and pain at the application site.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Warning & Precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Finacea. Finacea is for external use on the skin only.
Take care to avoid contact with the eyes, mouth and other mucous membranes (the thin skin around body openings). In the event of an accidental contact, wash the eyes, mouth and/or affected mucous membranes with large amounts of water. You should consult a doctor or pharmacist if an eye irritation persists.
Please wash your hands after each application of Finacea.
Rarely, it has been reported that in some patients with asthma who were treated with azelaic acid worsening of asthma symptoms had occurred.
Age Restrictions
Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and above.
Skinoren is not recommended for use in children below the age of 12 due to a lack of data on safety and efficacy.
Other Medicines and Conditions
It has not been studied whether Finacea affects or is affected by other medicines.
Do not apply other medicines or treatments to your face at the same time as Finacea.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
This medicine is not suitable for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Patient Information Leaflet
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.240.pdf
Ingredients
- Active Ingredients: Azelaic acid 150mg in 1g
- Other Ingredients: Benzoic acid (E210), carbomers, disodium edetate, lecithin, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide and triglycerides medium chain.
Product Information
- Brand Name: Finacea
- Route of Administration: Topical
- Legal Classification: Prescription Only Medication (POM)
- Strength: 15%
- Dosage From: Gel
Storage
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and tube after “EXP”. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Finacea does not require any special storage conditions.
- Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect theenvironment.
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