Finevin Generic name Azelaic Acid Background This medication is advised for the treatment of acne. It inhibits the growth of bacteria and hence it reduces the spread of acne and in many cases it reverses the condition. It is also known to open the skin pores and clear them off infections and hence stopping acne. This medication is available only in the form of cream. Sometimes this medicine is used for melasama as well. Dozage The doctor is the best judge of what should be the dose for you. Follow the instructions closely not only in the dosage but also the time of the treatment. It is important that you do not discontinue in the middle or you will have the acne return, or worse the acne problem will worsen. Generally, the application will be about two times per day, once in the morning and once in the night. Initially, you will have to apply the cream only once a day, but after a few days, if there is no reaction, then you may proceed to use it twice a day. In case you miss one application, you may apply as soon as can or remember. If it is too close to your next application, then do not apply twice at too close intervals.
Warning precautions, overdose There are a few precautions that you should apply before using this drug and these are enumerated below:
How to Use Since this is a cream and it comes only in the form of cream it is used only to be applied externally. This has to be applied smoothly on dry skin, in a thin film over the area that is affected by acne. The most important thing is to see that it is absorbed; however it should be gently and not in a rough or vigorous manner. This medicine should not be ingested, hence after applying you ensure that you wash your hand very thoroughly. In the same line of thought, you should not allow this cream to get into the eyes or any other place from where it can go internally. If it does it should be immediately washed with water. Side effects There are some rare side effects such as skin whitening where the cream has been applied. This is not very serious, but it needs to be brought to the attention of the doctor so the dosage may be adjusted. The more common side effects are tingling of the skin immediately on application, dryness, mild itching, reddening of skin, peeling, etc. Whatever change you see on your skin after application of this cream, you will need to inform the doctor immediately so he/she can know whether the medicine has to be stopped, reduced or increased.
How to store it This medicine may be stored at room temperature. It actually should not be refrigerated. There should no direct heat falling on it, or light. Keep away from the reach of children as it is extremely harmful if ingested.
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