Ezanic 20% Cream

Ezanic 20% Cream is a topical prescription medicine that contains 20% azelaic acid in each tube. It belongs to a class of acne medicines used on the skin to help reduce pimples, clogged pores, and inflammation. Ezanic 20% Cream is used for acne and may also help improve redness and post-acne marks in some patients.

How it works: Azelaic acid helps reduce the growth of acne-causing bacteria and helps keep pores from getting clogged with dead skin cells. In cream form, Ezanic 20% Cream is applied directly to the skin so the medicine works where acne forms.

Ezanic 20% Cream is the higher-strength option compared with Ezanic 10% Cream, so it is usually chosen for people whose acne needs a stronger azelaic acid treatment. Because it is 20% cream, it may feel a bit more active on the skin and may be more likely to cause stinging or dryness at first, so a doctor may choose it when the benefits outweigh those effects.

• Acne vulgaris
• Inflamed pimples
• Clogged pores
• Post-acne dark marks
• Skin redness related to acne

• Use Ezanic 20% Cream only on the skin as directed by your doctor.
• Clean and gently dry the affected area before applying a thin layer.
• Usually apply it to the acne-prone skin at the prescribed time each day.
• Wash your hands before and after use, unless you are treating the hands.
• Avoid getting the cream in your eyes, mouth, nose, or inside the vagina.
• Do not apply more often or in a thicker layer than prescribed.

Each tube of Ezanic 20% Cream provides azelaic acid 20% for topical use, which is the stronger sibling to Ezanic 10% Cream. The exact amount and how often to apply it are decided by your doctor; many patients use it once or twice daily, but the prescribed schedule should be followed exactly. Do not use more than directed because higher-strength azelaic acid can irritate the skin if overused.

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 where applied, which may be more noticeable with Ezanic 20% Cream
• Itching
• Dry skin
• Redness
• Peeling or flaking skin
• Mild irritation or tenderness

• Use only on the skin; do not take it by mouth.
• Avoid using on broken, sunburned, or irritated skin unless your doctor tells you to.
• Ezanic 20% Cream may sting more if your skin is sensitive, so tell your doctor if irritation is strong or lasting.
• Keep it away from the eyes, lips, nostrils, and mucous membranes.
• Use caution with other acne products that can dry or irritate the skin, since the 20% strength may be more irritating.
• Tell your doctor if you have asthma or a history of allergic skin reactions.
• Use sunscreen and limit excessive sun exposure because irritated skin can be more sensitive.

• Benzoyl peroxide or other acne treatments that can increase dryness and irritation
• Topical retinoids such as adapalene, tretinoin, or tazarotene
• Harsh cleansers, alcohol-based toners, or exfoliating scrubs
• Other prescription or over-the-counter products that dry or irritate the skin

Store Ezanic 20% Cream at room temperature in the original tube, tightly closed, and keep it away from excessive heat and moisture.