Azac 20% Cream

Azac 20% Cream is a prescription topical medicine that contains 20% azelaic acid in each tube. It belongs to a group of skin medicines used to treat acne, helping reduce breakouts and improve the look of acne-prone skin. This cream is made by Mark India and comes in a strip/box of 10 tubes. Azac 20% Cream is used on the skin only, not by mouth.

How it works: Azelaic acid helps unclog pores, reduce acne-causing bacteria on the skin, and calm inflammation that leads to red, tender pimples. As a cream, Azac 20% Cream spreads over the affected areas to deliver the medicine directly to the skin where acne forms.

Azac 20% Cream is the higher-strength version compared with Azac 10% Cream, so it is generally chosen when a doctor wants a stronger topical azelaic acid treatment. It may be better suited for people whose acne needs more intensive prescription therapy, but it can also cause more stinging, dryness, or irritation than lower-strength cream. Your clinician decides whether the 20% cream is the right fit based on your skin and treatment goals.

• Acne vulgaris
• Inflamed pimples
• Blackheads and clogged pores
• Maintenance treatment for acne-prone skin

• Use Azac 20% Cream exactly as your doctor prescribed on clean, dry skin.
• Apply a thin layer to the affected areas of the face or other acne-prone skin, not just to individual spots unless told otherwise.
• Wash your hands before and after applying the cream, unless you are treating your hands.
• Avoid getting the cream in your eyes, mouth, nose, or on broken or severely irritated skin.
• If your skin becomes very dry or stings, ask your doctor whether to reduce how often you apply it or add a moisturizer.
• Use sunscreen and limit excess sun exposure if your skin becomes more sensitive while using the cream.

Azac 20% Cream provides azelaic acid 20% in a topical cream base, which is a stronger concentration than Azac 10% Cream. The usual application is often once or twice daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily use should be set by your doctor based on your skin’s response and tolerance. Do not use more often or apply a thicker layer unless your prescriber tells you to.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Azelaic Acid may include:

• Burning or stinging at the application site, which may be more noticeable with the 20% cream
• Itching
• Dry skin
• Redness
• Peeling or scaling
• Mild irritation
• Tingling or warmth after application

• For external use only; do not swallow Azac 20% Cream.
• Avoid contact with eyes, lips, nostrils, and mucous membranes.
• Tell your doctor if you have very sensitive skin, eczema, or a history of strong reactions to acne medicines, since the 20% strength may irritate more.
• Do not apply to severely broken, scraped, or sunburned skin unless your doctor instructs you to.
• Use caution with other acne products that may dry or irritate the skin, such as benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, or alcohol-based products.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician before using Azac 20% Cream, even though topical azelaic acid is often considered when treatment is needed.
• If irritation is severe, stop using it and contact your healthcare professional promptly.

• Other topical acne treatments that can increase dryness or irritation, such as retinoids
• Benzoyl peroxide products
• Alcohol-based skin products or astringents
• Harsh soaps, scrubs, or exfoliants
• Other prescription or over-the-counter products applied to the same area that may irritate the skin

Store Azac 20% Cream at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tubes away from excessive heat, moisture, and direct light.