Drug details

Finacea Gel (azelaic acid)

type of Acne Agents, Topical

Finacea Gel (azelaic acid) is a naturally occurring acid used to treat acne and rosacea.

The drug is often used to treat Rosacea .

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • nausea,
  • headache,
  • dizziness,
  • diarrhea,
  • constipation,
  • loss of appetite,
  • stomach pain,
  • changes in taste,
  • acne,
  • dry mouth.
  • furry tongue, and
The following drugs are related to Finacea Gel, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Aktipak (erythromycin 3%-benzoyl peroxide 5% topical gel)
  • Avita Cream (tretinoin)
  • Finacea Foam (azelaic acid foam)
  • Epsolay (benzoyl peroxide topical cream)
  • Clindacin P (clindamycin topical solution)
  • Neuac (clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide gel)
  • Oracea (doxycycline)
  • Soolantra (ivermectin cream, 1%)
  • Metrogel (metronidazole)
  • Minolira (minocycline hydrochloride extended-release tablets)
  • Zilxi (minocycline topical foam)
  • Neo-Synalar (neomycin and fluocinolone acetonide cream)
  • Sumaxin Wash and Topical Solution (sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur)
  • Sumadan (sodium sulfacetamide wash)
  • Twyneo (tretinoin and benzoyl peroxide cream)